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QRIO
Research | Sony

QRIO

QRIO (Quest for cuRIOsity) was Sony's bipedal humanoid entertainment robot, developed as a follow-up to AIBO and announced from the SDR-4X II prototype platform. Standing 58 cm tall and weighing approximately 7 kg, it was the first bipedal robot capable of running — recognized by Guinness World Records in 2005. It could recognize faces and voices, dance, and interact with people. Sony discontinued development in January 2006. Four QRIO units famously appeared dancing in Beck's 'Hell Yes' music video.

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Never commercially sold

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K20+ Pro
Cleaning | SwitchBot

K20+ Pro

SwitchBot's modular home robot, unveiled at CES 2025 and shipping since mid-2025. At its core is a compact robot vacuum, but what sets the K20+ Pro apart is its FusionPlatform — a wheeled circular base that clips onto the vacuum via a mechanical ClawLock system. The platform can carry up to 8 kg and accepts various SwitchBot accessories: a pan/tilt security camera for mobile home monitoring, an air purifier for room-to-room filtration, a circulator fan, or even a cordless stick vacuum. It also supports third-party devices via USB-C power ports, and SwitchBot encourages 3D-printed custom attachments. The robot navigates with DToF laser radar and triple laser obstacle-avoidance sensors for centimeter-level obstacle avoidance. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, and Matter-compatible smart home setups. Rather than trying to build a humanoid, SwitchBot took a practical approach: make existing home devices mobile.

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$699

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Alpha Mini
Companions | UBTECH

Alpha Mini

A compact humanoid companion/education robot from UBTECH with voice interaction, face and object recognition, and app-based graphical coding. Alpha Mini is designed for home and classroom interaction scenarios.

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Pricing varies by market and reseller

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GD01
Humanoid | Unitree Robotics

GD01

GD01 is Unitree Robotics' manned transformable mecha, unveiled in an official Unitree launch video published May 11, 2026. The video title lists it from $650,000, and WIRED reports Unitree confirmed that GD01 is an actual product for sale rather than a stunt. Public launch footage shows the large red-limbed robot walking, crawling in a crab-like configuration, changing posture, being piloted from an open cockpit, and operating without an onboard pilot during a cinder-block-wall demo. Unitree has not published a full product page, dimensions, weight, battery, sensor suite, control architecture, delivery timing, or buyer terms, so those details remain undisclosed.

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$650,000

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SURENA IV
Research | University of Tehran (CAST)

SURENA IV

The fourth generation of Iran's SURENA humanoid robot series, developed at the Center of Advanced Systems and Technologies (CAST) at the University of Tehran under Professor Aghil Yousefi-Koma. SURENA IV has 43 degrees of freedom — a major leap from SURENA III's 31 — enabling force-controlled gripping of objects with varying shapes and materials. It walks continuously at 0.7 km/h (double SURENA III's speed), handles uneven terrain using novel sole contact sensors, and performs whole-body motion planning including writing and ball-kicking. AI capabilities include face detection, object recognition, skeleton-based whole-body imitation, and speech recognition/synthesis. Built lighter than its predecessor through topology optimization, compact custom actuators, and SLA 3D-printed covers. Control loops run at 200 Hz via FPGA. The IEEE has recognized the SURENA series among prominent humanoid robots worldwide.

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Research platform (not commercially available)

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Next step after "humanoid"

Turn 173 search results into an actual decision.

Once the deck stops feeling noisy, stop typing and change tools: compare finalists side by side, widen into a category map, or sanity-check the manufacturer context before committing to the shortlist.

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Structured browse

Browse categories

See the whole market map when you need breadth, not just one keyword match.

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Decision mode

Compare finalists

Move from discovery to real tradeoffs once the shortlist is small enough.

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Company context

Check manufacturers

Portfolio depth, support context, and who is behind the robots.

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Reading the result deck

Stop searching once the shortlist starts to repeat.

173 results is usually enough to expose the right cluster. The next lift should come from structured comparison, not from typing more words into the same field.

1. Trim

Drop the obvious mismatches by maker, price, or category.

2. Open

Open the best 2-4 robots in parallel for deeper spec context.

3. Compare

Use compare once the decision is a tradeoff, not discovery.

Need a broader view?

Switch tools when the question changes.

Search wins when you know the signal. Directory routes win when you need a map of the entire field. Use both deliberately instead of forcing one tool to do both jobs badly.

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Search playbook

The search indexes every attribute of 412 robots — names, manufacturers, categories, capabilities, sensors, connectivity, and AI stacks. Here is how to get the best results.

Query examples

The search indexes every attribute of all 412 robots — names, manufacturers, categories, capabilities, sensors, connectivity, and AI stacks.

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Robot nameOptimusTesla Optimus and similar names
ManufacturerUnitreeAll Unitree Robotics robots
CategoryhumanoidHumanoid category robots
Capabilityvoice interactionRobots with voice interaction
SensorLiDARRobots with LiDAR sensors
ProtocolMatterRobots supporting Matter

Price Sorting

No price filter in search? Sort results on the all robots page by price low-to-high or high-to-low.
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Priority matching

Name matches rank highest, then manufacturer, then categories, sensors, and capabilities.

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Cross-field matching

Multi-word queries match across fields — "Boston Dynamics quadruped" hits maker + category simultaneously.

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Live refresh

Results update as you type with sub-second response — start broad, add specificity, watch the deck narrow.

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Research workflow

Search → open 2–4 promising robots → compare finalists → check maker context.

Categories

Full market map by robot type

Components

Sensors, AI stacks, protocols

Countries

Geographic market breakdown

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Sortable price browsing

Research strategies

The right search approach depends on your role and what decision you need to make. These strategies cover the most common research patterns.

Research strategies by role

Whether you are a consumer researching your first robot purchase, a journalist covering the robotics industry, an engineer evaluating competitive products, or an investor assessing market opportunities — the right search strategy depends on what signal you are tracking and what decision you need to make next.

First-time buyer

Start broad: try "cleaning robot" or "companion robot" for an overview of what is available. Review prices and features across multiple results, then narrow with specific terms like sensor types or brand names. The categories page has buyer guides with price ranges for each robot type to help set expectations.

Upgrading a robot

Search for features you wish your current robot had — "LiDAR navigation," "auto-empty," "voice control," or "obstacle avoidance." Compare your current model against candidates using the comparison tool to evaluate whether the upgrade justifies the cost. Pay attention to connectivity protocol changes — newer robots may use Matter instead of proprietary apps.

Tech enthusiast

Search cutting-edge terms: "bipedal locomotion," "force torque sensor," "large language model," or "ROS 2." Combine with status filters on the all robots page to distinguish currently available products from development-stage prototypes and pre-order models. The components directory provides deeper technical context on unfamiliar sensors and AI platforms.

Commercial buyer

Search deployment scenarios: "warehouse automation," "logistics," "reception desk," or "security patrol." Check manufacturer profiles for enterprise support options, fleet management capabilities, and commercial pricing arrangements for bulk deployments. Regional context matters — the countries directory shows production hubs and import considerations.

Research by technology

Search for component names like "LiDAR," "NVIDIA Jetson," "ROS 2," or "Matter" to find robots built on specific platforms. See the components directory for structured technology views and component trends for adoption momentum data over the past 30 days.

Research by use case

Search for the task rather than the product: "mopping," "lawn mowing," "security patrol," or "elderly care" surfaces robots designed for those applications. Cross-category queries like "security" can reveal surprising alternatives — dedicated security robots, companion robots with surveillance features, and quadrupeds with patrol capabilities all appear in one search.

Research by region

Search "Japan," "Chinese," or "European" to find robots from specific markets. The countries directory offers a structured geographic view with production hubs, manufacturer density, and regional market leaders for deeper comparison.

Complete research workflow

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Explore categories

Understand the robotics landscape and identify which robot type matches your need.

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Search candidates

Build a list of 3–5 promising results by name, capability, or sensor type.

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Deep-dive profiles

Review full specifications, sensor breakdowns, and capability analysis on each candidate.

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Compare finalists

Put top picks side by side with the comparison tool to highlight tradeoffs.

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Research maker

Evaluate the company track record, portfolio breadth, and support infrastructure.

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Check technology

Use the components directory to understand unfamiliar sensors, AI platforms, and connectivity protocols.

When to use search vs other tools

When to use search versus browse
Use search when Use browse when
You know the robot name, maker, or a specific technology keywordYou need to understand the full market landscape first
You want fast results across the entire database in one queryYou want buyer guides with price ranges and recommendations
You are validating whether a specific sensor or protocol existsYou want to compare regional markets or manufacturer portfolios
You need shareable, bookmarkable result URLs for laterYou want structured side-by-side specification comparison

Cross-category discovery

One of the most valuable but underused search strategies is cross-category exploration. Searching across categories can reveal surprising alternatives you might not have considered:

  • Security needs? Searching "security" surfaces dedicated security robots, companion robots with surveillance features, quadrupeds with patrol capabilities, and cleaning robots with built-in cameras.
  • Specific sensor? Searching "camera" shows robots from every category that include cameras — from vacuums to humanoids to security bots — revealing technology adoption patterns across the market.
  • Budget comparison? Searching a price range or budget term can surface robots across categories that compete for the same spending decision, even if they serve different purposes.

Saving and sharing research

Bookmarkable URLs

Every search generates a permanent URL. Bookmark it, share it with colleagues, or paste it into a team chat — the same URL always shows the latest data for that query.

Multi-device research

Start on your laptop, continue on your phone. Search URLs work everywhere. Open candidate detail pages in parallel tabs for efficient comparison across devices.

Compare integration

Once your shortlist is small enough, move directly to the comparison tool for structured spec-by-spec analysis. The compare page also supports shareable URLs for team purchase decisions.

Search help

The practical questions people hit most often once they start narrowing the shortlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I search for on ui44?
You can search across all 412 robots by name, manufacturer, category, capability, sensor type, connectivity option, or any keyword that appears in a robot's profile. The search indexes every attribute in the database for comprehensive results.
Why am I getting no results?
If your search returns no results, try simplifying your query. Use single keywords rather than phrases, check for typos, and try synonyms (e.g., "vacuum" instead of "cleaning robot"). You can also browse by category or manufacturer.
Can I filter search results by price?
The search page does not include a numerical price filter, but you can use the all robots page which offers category, manufacturer, and price sorting together.
Do search results update in real time?
Yes, results update as you type with a short debounce delay to balance responsiveness with efficiency. There is no need to press Enter or click a search button — just start typing and results appear automatically. You can also press Enter or click Search for an immediate update. The result cards are rendered server-side and delivered via HTMX partial updates, meaning only the search results section refreshes without disturbing the rest of the page.
How is search relevance determined?
Results are ranked by match quality across multiple data dimensions. The relevance algorithm prioritizes exact matches in high-importance fields — a robot name match ranks higher than a description mention, which ranks higher than a sensor or capability match. Multi-word queries are evaluated as a combined search, matching across any combination of fields. For example, searching "Boston Dynamics quadruped" surfaces robots from Boston Dynamics in the quadruped category.
Can I search by technical specifications?
Yes — search for specific sensor names, connectivity protocols, AI platforms, or capability keywords. For example, searching for "LiDAR" returns all robots that include LiDAR sensors, while "Matter" surfaces robots supporting the Matter smart home protocol. For structured technical browsing, the components directory provides dedicated pages for each technology with complete robot compatibility lists and detailed technical explanations.
Does search include robots not yet available for purchase?
Yes, the search indexes every robot in the database regardless of availability status. Results include robots that are Available, in Pre-order, in Development, and in Prototype stages. Each result card displays the robot's current status so you can quickly identify which results represent products you can buy today versus those still in development. To limit results to only purchasable robots, use the status filter tabs on the all robots page.
How often is the search data updated?
The search index is rebuilt whenever the database is updated, ensuring that new robots, updated specifications, and changed prices are immediately searchable without delay. Each robot detail page shows a "last verified" date so you can assess data freshness for any specific result. Available products are prioritized for frequent verification, ensuring that purchase-ready robots have the most current information.
Can I share or bookmark my search results?
Yes, every search query generates a shareable URL that preserves your exact search terms and results. You can bookmark searches to revisit later, share specific search results with colleagues evaluating robots together, or save a set of search URLs as a lightweight research project. The URL-based approach ensures your research is reproducible — the same URL always shows the latest data.
What is the best way to narrow down search results?
Start with a broad term and progressively add specificity. For example, typing "robot" shows everything, adding "cleaning" narrows to cleaning robots, and adding a manufacturer name further refines to that company's products. You can also combine search with other tools — identify candidates through search, then use the comparison tool to evaluate your shortlist side by side across all specification dimensions.
Should I use search or browse to find robots?
Use search when you have a specific keyword, name, manufacturer, or technology in mind — it is the fastest way to surface candidates from the entire database in one action. Use browse routes when you need market context: the categories page for understanding robot types and buyer guides, the manufacturers page for company-level research, and the comparison tool for final tradeoff analysis. Most effective research workflows use both: search to discover, browse to contextualize.
Can I search by price range?
Direct price-range filtering is not available in search. However, you can search by category (e.g., "cleaning robot") to see the full price spread, then sort by price on the all robots page for structured price browsing. Many category pages also include price distribution tables showing typical price ranges for budget, mid-range, and premium segments within that robot type.
How do I compare robots after searching?
Once your search results narrow to a manageable shortlist, open the most promising 2–4 robots in separate tabs and review their full detail pages. Then use the comparison tool to place up to 4 robots side by side across every specification dimension — price, sensors, capabilities, connectivity, battery life, dimensions, and AI stack. The comparison view highlights differences that are hard to spot across separate detail pages.
Does search work on mobile?
Yes, search is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet, and desktop. On smaller screens, the search input is prominently placed at the top of the page, result cards stack vertically for easy scrolling, and all quick-start tags and category chips remain tappable. Every search generates a bookmarkable URL, so you can start research on your phone and continue on your laptop without losing context.
How do I find robots from a specific country?
You can search by country name or nationality — "Japan," "Chinese," "Korean," or "German" will surface robots from manufacturers based in those regions. For a structured geographic view, the countries directory provides dedicated pages for each manufacturing hub, including manufacturer counts, product portfolios, and regional market positioning. Country pages also show production trends and highlight leading manufacturers in each region.
Can I search by robot status (available, pre-order, development)?
The search indexes status labels, so searching for "available," "pre-order," "development," or "prototype" will surface robots matching that status. However, for more structured status filtering, use the status filter tabs on the all robots page, which lets you toggle between Available, Pre-order, Development, and Prototype robots while maintaining category and manufacturer filters. Status information on each robot profile includes a last verified date so you can assess how current the availability data is.
What data does each search result card show?
Each result card displays the robot name, manufacturer (linked to the manufacturer profile), category, a short description, the price (or price note if TBD), and match labels showing which fields matched your query (Name, Maker, Category, Capability, Sensor, or AI). Clicking any result opens the full robot detail page with complete specifications, sensor breakdowns, capability analysis, component details, and manufacturer context.
How do I research a specific technology like LiDAR or Matter?
Search for the technology name directly — "LiDAR," "Matter," "ROS 2," "NVIDIA Jetson," or "Bluetooth 5.0" will return all robots that include that technology. For deeper technical context, the components directory provides dedicated pages for each technology with explanations, adoption statistics, and complete robot compatibility lists. You can also check component trends to see which technologies are gaining or losing adoption across the market over the past 30 days.
What is the difference between search and the all robots page?
The search page is optimized for keyword-based discovery across the entire database — type any term and get instant results from all robots. It indexes every attribute including names, manufacturers, categories, capabilities, sensors, connectivity protocols, and AI platforms. The all robots page is a structured directory with sortable columns, category filters, manufacturer filters, status tabs, and price sorting. Use search when you have a keyword in mind; use the robots page when you want to browse, filter, and sort a structured table view. Both routes link to the same robot detail pages for deep specification analysis.

Keep the research moving

Need a different lens than raw keyword search?

Search is the fastest way to surface candidates. Once the problem becomes breadth, tradeoffs, or manufacturer context, switch tools on purpose instead of endlessly refining one query.

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