How to rent a humanoid robot (step by step)
Renting a humanoid robot takes seven steps, from choosing operated or self-service rental to the event day. Every example below comes from a rental company's own published terms (checked 2026-10-15).
Choose operated or self-service
Most companies send an operator (17 of 23). Self-service, where your team runs the robot, is offered by Tempo Robots, ZMProbots, Robotics Center of Silicon Valley (SVRC), Futurobots and is much cheaper per day for multi-day use.
Pick the robot
The Unitree G1 is the most widely available model (21 companies). Larger or specialist robots (Unitree H2, AgiBot A-series, EngineAI) cost more per day.
Shortlist companies that serve your city
Use the city pages to find companies that name your city or serve your country. Outside a vendor's home city, travel is usually extra.
Compare what is included
Check operator hours, delivery and setup, minimum booking (for example a 3-hour minimum at The Robot Studio or 3 days for ZMProbots self-service), deposit (Tempo Robots: US$3,499 refundable deposit per US G1), and damage cover (included at ZMProbots).
Send a clear brief
Date, venue, hours, audience, what the robot should do, branding and any custom speech. Weston Robot asks for a run-of-show 14 days before the event.
Book early and confirm logistics
Airbot recommends booking 1–2 weeks ahead. Confirm floor surface, power for charging, storage and access times.
On the day
Plan around about 2 hours of battery per charge (Unitree G1), keep guests at a safe distance, and let the operator run the show.
Next: compare prices, browse companies by city or request quotes.