Developer robots: what you get
11 robots we track are sold as developer platforms, 5 of them available to order now, including 2 humanoids. A developer platform gives you a body, sensors and an SDK. It does nothing useful at home until someone programs it.
Before you buy: a developer robot's demo videos show what a lab programmed it to do. Out of the box you usually get walking, balance and an app or remote. Chores need code you write or download.
Developer robots, shipping first
| Robot | Type | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoi Bittle XPetoi sells Bittle X as a robot dog to build and code. You program it in blocks, Python or C++, or control it by app, remote or voice. (petoi.com) | Robot dog | $319 | Orderable now |
| Mini Pupper 2Mini Pupper 2 is an open-source Raspberry Pi robot dog that runs ROS robot software. You program it, or drive it by keyboard, web page or phone app. (cnx-software.com) | Robot dog | $605 | Orderable now |
| Go2 EDUUnitree's spec table marks full owner programming, a depth camera, foot force sensors and a 2-4 hour battery as standard only on the Go2 EDU. (unitree.com) | Robot dog | $11,000 | Orderable now |
| Booster K1Booster sells K1 as an entry robot for AI development, programmable in Python and C++. It also ships with six built-in behaviors that run out of the box. (booster.tech) | Humanoid | $15,699 | Orderable now RobotShop EDU: on demand; ETA unavailable. |
| Booster T2Booster sells T2 as an open robot for developers, with support for owner programming and large AI models. It comes with a handheld remote. (booster.tech) | Humanoid | From $32,999 (reseller) | Orderable now |
| Unitree A2Unitree A2 is a quadruped for inspection, logistics and research teams. The Pro adds mapping and self-navigation, and owners can program it. (generationrobots.com) | Robot dog | $40,900 | Not confirmed orderable |
| Unitree B2Unitree pitches B2 for industrial inspection and rescue. It says some functions need a human operator or custom programming, depending on configuration. (unitree.com) | Robot dog | $85,900 | Business only |
| Unitree H1Unitree says H1 can walk and run on its own over rough terrain. It also has a separate onboard computer for owner programming. (unitree.com) | Humanoid | $90,000 listed, quote only | Contact sales |
| EngineAI PM01EngineAI sells PM01 as a fully open robot for research and education, with low-level hardware access plus training and deployment code. (engineai.com.cn) | Humanoid | No USD price | Unclear |
| 4NE1 MiniNEURA aims 4NE1 Mini at classrooms and labs, with Python programming. The Pro adds C++ programming, a digital twin and teleoperation. Both are expected in 2026. (neura-robotics.com) | Humanoid | No USD price | Pre-order |
| DEEP Lite3DEEP Robotics lists front and rear obstacle stop and visual following for Lite3. It also offers programming tools and sample code for developers. (deeprobotics.cn) | Robot dog | No USD price | Contact sales |
Who they are for
Researchers, schools, robotics clubs and people who want to write robot software. If you want a robot that helps around the house today, a developer humanoid is the wrong buy. Look at the robots available to order now and the chore matrix instead.
What to check
- Which SDK and languages the maker supports, and whether the full SDK costs extra.
- Whether the lower-priced model can be programmed at all, or only the higher tier.
- Battery life against what you plan to run.
- Where the robot ships, and who services it.
Checked Oct 24, 2026. Cheapest developer humanoid available to order now: Booster K1, $15,699.
Developer robots by the numbers
| Robot | Price | Status | Height | Weight | Joints | Runtime | Sold to US buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoi Bittle X | $319 | Orderable now | 11 cm | 0.3 kg | 9 | 1 h | Yes |
| Mini Pupper 2 | $605 | Orderable now | — | — | — | — | Not stated |
| Go2 EDU | $11,000 | Orderable now | 40 cm | 15 kg | 12 | About 2–4 h | Not stated |
| Booster K1 | $15,699 | Orderable now RobotShop EDU: on demand; ETA unavailable. | 95 cm | 19.5 kg | 22 | 1.2 h | Not stated |
| Booster T2 | From $32,999 (reseller) | Orderable now | 140 cm | 42 kg | 31 | 2 h | Yes |
| Unitree A2 | $40,900 | Not confirmed orderable | 57 cm | 42 kg | 12 | 3 h | Not stated |
| Unitree B2 | $85,900 | Business only | 65 cm | 60 kg | — | 4–6 h | Not stated |
| Unitree H1 | $90,000 listed, quote only | Contact sales | 180 cm | 47 kg | — | — | Not stated |
| EngineAI PM01 | No USD price | Unclear | 140 cm | 44.5 kg | 24 | 2 h | Not stated |
| 4NE1 Mini | No USD price | Pre-order | 132 cm | 36 kg | — | 2.5 h | Not stated |
| DEEP Lite3 | No USD price | Contact sales | 41 cm | 12 kg | 12 | 1.5–2 h | Yes |