How much does a robot dog cost in 2026?
A robot dog today costs from around €1,500 to over €100,000, depending on the model. Consumer robot dogs — the ones designed for the home, enthusiasts and creators — start at about €1,470 (Unitree Go2 Air) and go up to about €4,140 (Unitree Go2 X). Above that figure come the versions for programmers (Unitree Go2 EDU, from about €7,800 in Europe) and then the professional and industrial world, where prices climb quickly to the tens of thousands of euros of Boston Dynamics Spot and DEEP Robotics X20.
The good news is that, compared to a few years ago, prices have collapsed: today a robot dog that can walk, avoid obstacles and respond to your voice costs less than many high-end smartphones. Let's look at the real prices model by model, and above all at the hidden costs almost nobody explains before you buy.
Robot dog prices in 2026 (table)
| Model | Type | Indicative price | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitree Go2 Air | Consumer | ~€1,470 | The cheapest full-size model, entry into the Unitree ecosystem |
| Xiaomi CyberDog 2 | Consumer | ~€1,650 (China list price; ~€2,800 via importers) | Polished, "home-friendly", for content |
| Dobot Rover X1 | Consumer | ~€1,840 | Wheel-legs: carries up to 7 kg and follows you |
| Unitree Go2 Pro | Consumer | ~€2,580 | The best buy: voice + LiDAR + 4G |
| Unitree Go2 X | Consumer | ~€4,140 | The most capable Go2 without a quote |
| Unitree Go2 EDU | Development | ~€10,300 (in the EU from €7,800 incl. VAT) | For programmers (SDK, ROS 2) |
| Boston Dynamics Spot | Enterprise | ~€68,500 (on quote) | Companies, industrial use |
| DEEP Robotics X20 | Professional | ~€105,000 (on quote) | Inspections, surveillance |
Prices are the manufacturer's official list price converted to euros (USD × 0.92), checked on 18 September 2026, and vary by configuration, exchange rate and reseller. Buying from a European reseller with VAT and warranty, the price is higher than the "bare" foreign list price: a Go2 Air costs about €2,620 and a Go2 Pro about €3,800 incl. VAT.
The three price tiers
1. Consumer (€1,500 – 4,200): for most people
This is the bracket that interests most people looking for a robot dog. Here you find models that walk, run, avoid obstacles thanks to a LiDAR sensor, respond to commands and in some cases hold a conversation using artificial intelligence.
The absolute reference is the Unitree Go2 series: according to Unitree's 2026 IPO prospectus, the brand accounts for over 60% of the quadrupeds sold worldwide. It weighs about 15 kg, reaches 2.5 m/s (Air), 3.5 m/s (Pro) and 3.7 m/s (X and EDU) and carries a 360° 4D LiDAR. The Air version starts at about €1,470, the Pro (with speaker, voice commands and 4G) costs about €2,580, the X about €4,140. Those who want a robot that carries the shopping and follows them outdoors look at the Dobot Rover X1, a wheel-leg hybrid launched in China in November 2025 at 7,499 CNY (about €950) and sold outside China at $1,999, about €1,840. Those who want the most polished and photogenic model — perfect for videos — look at the Xiaomi CyberDog 2, light (8.9 kg) and even capable of backflips, but officially sold only in China.
2. Development (€5,000 – 20,000): for programmers
Here robots become open platforms. The Unitree Go2 EDU adds a full SDK, ROS 2 support, an onboard Jetson Orin, a 15,000 mAh battery and a maximum payload of 12 kg: it is the choice of universities and developers. Unitree does not publish the list price: in Europe it starts at about €7,800 incl. VAT, in the USA at $11,190 (about €10,300). This bracket also includes the first affordable humanoid robots, such as the Unitree R1 (~€5,430) and the Unitree G1 (~€12,400).
3. Professional and enterprise (over €60,000)
Robots built to work: industrial inspections, surveillance, hostile environments. Boston Dynamics Spot (~€68,500) is the Western standard for reliability and support, reserved for companies: $74,500 was the 2020 launch price, today it is sold only on quote. The DEEP Robotics X20 (on quote; resellers indicate about $114,000, ~€105,000) has IP66 certification, 3D LiDAR, a thermal camera and a payload up to 20 kg.
The hidden costs: the price is not what you pay
This is the point where many people get their sums wrong. If you buy from a Chinese or other foreign website, you have to add to the robot's price:
- Import VAT (22% in Italy, 17–27% across Europe), due on import (on the value of the goods plus shipping and duty).
- Customs duties, which vary with the product's classification: 1.7% under heading 8479.50 "industrial robots", the most used, up to 4.7% if classified as a motorised toy (heading 9503).
- Shipping and customs clearance, not negligible for a heavy, bulky object.
- CE marking: when you import, in the eyes of EU law you become responsible for the product's compliance.
In practice a "€2,600" robot dog on a foreign website can end up costing you almost €3,900 once it is in Italy, shipping included: as much as a Go2 Pro from a European reseller (about €3,800 incl. VAT), which however includes a warranty, support and no customs headaches. (We cover all of this in the guide to importing from China.)
How much does it cost to keep?
Unlike a real dog, a robot dog has no vet and no food. Running costs are limited to:
- Energy: a charge costs a few cents.
- Spare batteries: useful if you use it for long stretches (typical runtime 1–2 hours on consumer models); an extra battery can cost a few hundred euros.
- Repairs and spare parts: the most important aspect. Parts often come from China, so having a service point in your country makes a big difference.
Is it worth buying used?
Yes, and the used market is being born right now. A Unitree Go2 Pro in good used condition is worth around €1,600–2,200 (an indicative estimate: the exact figure depends on age, hours of use, battery and accessories), against ~€2,580 new. The important thing is to check the state of the battery (it is the component that degrades the most) and that the seller provides the box, accessories and, if possible, the invoice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest robot dog? Among full-size quadrupeds, the Unitree Go2 Air, about €1,470 list price. The Dobot Rover X1 costs 7,499 CNY in China (about €950), but outside China it sells for $1,999 (about €1,840). Under €1,000 there are only the small educational quadrupeds: Petoi Bittle X (~€295) and MangDang Mini Pupper 2 (~€600).
Does a robot dog cost less than a real dog? Often yes. A puppy from a breeder costs from €500 to €1,500 and more, and keeping it costs on average €1,263 a year in Italy (Facile.it–EMG Different survey on 2025). A robot dog has an upfront cost and minimal running costs.
Why does the same model cost more locally? Because the local price includes VAT, any duties, shipping and the reseller's margin, plus warranty and local support. The foreign list price is often "bare".
How much does a humanoid robot cost? The most affordable are the Unitree R1 (~€5,430) and the Booster K1 ($4,999 at launch, in Europe from €9,000 incl. VAT); the Unitree G1 starts at about €12,400 list price (€27,000 incl. VAT in Europe). In China there is the Noetix Bumi at about €1,300.
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