How much does it cost to book a robot?

Robot rental prices range from $479/day for a compact robot dog (D1 Pro) to $6,499/day for a full-size acrobatic humanoid (A3). Most humanoid robots cost $3,399–$6,499/day. All prices include delivery, setup, and on-site support.

Can I book a humanoid robot for a party or event?

Yes! Airbot offers humanoid robots for parties, corporate events, conferences, opening ceremonies, trade shows, and more. Our team delivers the robot, sets it up, and provides on-site support throughout your event.

What types of robots can I book?

We offer three categories: humanoid robots (full-size and compact models that walk, talk, and perform), quadruped robot dogs (acrobatic dogs that do backflips and tricks), and dexterous robotic hands for tech demos. We carry models from AgiBot and Unitree.

Where can I book a robot in the Bay Area?

airbot delivers robots across the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and the North Bay. Delivery, setup, and on-site operation are included in the price.

Do you offer robot rental in San Francisco and Silicon Valley?

Yes! Airbot provides robot rental across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the entire SF Bay Area. We deliver humanoid robots and robot dogs to your venue in SF, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose, and throughout the Bay Area. Same-day setup available in select cities.

How does robot booking work?

It's simple: browse our catalog, pick your robot, select your dates, and checkout. Our team handles delivery, setup, operation guidance, and collection. You enjoy the experience. Same-day setup available in select cities.

Can a robot dog do tricks at my event?

Absolutely! Our AgiBot D1 robot dogs can perform backflips, biped standing, forward jumps, waving, and more. They're crowd favorites at parties, conferences, and opening ceremonies. They can also patrol and interact with guests autonomously.

Can I rent a humanoid robot for a wedding?

Yes! Humanoid robots make unforgettable wedding entertainment — they can greet guests, escort the wedding party, serve as a photo-op station, and even dance. We deliver, set up, and operate the robot so you can focus on your big day.

Can I rent a robot dog for a wedding or party?

Absolutely. Our AgiBot D1 robot dogs perform backflips, wave, and interact with guests — perfect for weddings, birthday parties, and private events. They're autonomous crowd-pleasers that kids and adults love.

Do you rent robots for conferences and trade shows like CES?

Yes. Airbot provides humanoid robots and robot dogs for conferences, trade shows, and expos including CES, TechCrunch, and corporate summits. Our robots serve as greeters, demo assistants, and crowd-drawing activations. Delivery, setup, and on-site operation are included.

Can I use a robot as a greeter or concierge at my event?

Yes — our humanoid robots are frequently deployed as robot greeters and concierges. They can check in guests, answer FAQs about your event and company, give directions, and provide a memorable first impression. We configure the robot with your event and company context before delivery.

Can I rent a robot for a mall promotion or retail activation?

Yes. Robots are highly effective for mall promotions, retail activations, and product launches. They draw foot traffic, interact with shoppers, and create shareable social media moments. We handle delivery and operation at your retail venue.

Do you rent AgiBot or Unitree robots?

Yes. Airbot carries both AgiBot and Unitree robots. Our AgiBot fleet includes the A3 and X2 humanoids, A2 Ultra and A2 Lite mid-size models, and the D1 robot dog family. We also offer the Unitree G1 humanoid. All available for day-rate rental with delivery and on-site support.

Can a robot be a performer or mascot at my event?

Yes! Our robots serve as robot performers, mascots, and entertainers. Humanoids can walk, gesture, and interact with crowds, while robot dogs perform acrobatic tricks like backflips. They're perfect for brand activations, opening ceremonies, and entertainment shows.

What are the most popular ways companies use robots at events?

The most popular use cases are welcome greeting (X2), photo ops (X2 or G1), keynote performance (A3), live Q&A (A2 Ultra), and trade-show booth anchor (G1 or X2). Most events combine two or three use cases.

Which robot is best for a trade-show booth?

The Unitree G1 ($3,499/day) and AgiBot X2 ($3,399/day) are the top picks. The G1's acrobatics pull people off the aisle, and the X2's approachable interaction keeps them in the booth.

Can a humanoid robot do a product demo?

Yes. The AgiBot A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) runs full-duplex LLM conversation and has dexterous hands, so it can answer product questions, gesture toward features, and guide prospects through a demo.

How much does it cost to use a robot at a corporate event?

Robot dogs start at $479/day, dexterous hands at $619/day, and humanoids at $3,399/day. Every rate includes delivery, setup, on-site operation, and collection across the Bay Area.

Guide · 8 min read · Updated 2026-06-20

15 Ways Companies Use Humanoid Robots at Events

Humanoid robots have moved well past the novelty phase. Companies across the Bay Area are booking them for specific jobs with measurable outcomes: more foot traffic, longer dwell time, higher social reach, and memorable brand moments. Here are 15 ways companies actually use humanoid robots and robot dogs at events, with the specific models and prices that fit each use case. Every rental includes delivery, setup, and an on-site operator across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key takeaways

Companies use humanoid robots for 15+ distinct event jobs, from greeting and Q&A to synchronized fleet shows.
The most booked use cases are welcome greeting, photo ops, trade-show booth anchor, and keynote performance.
Match the robot to the job: X2 for crowd interaction, A2 Ultra for conversation, A3 for stage, D1 Pro for foot traffic.
Most events combine two or three use cases for maximum impact.
Every rental runs $479-$6,499/day with delivery, setup, on-site operation, and collection included.

1-5: Greeting, keynotes, product demos, Q&A, and photo ops

1. Welcome greeter. Station the AgiBot X2 ($3,399/day) at the entrance. It waves, makes heart gestures, and handles voice and face interaction, setting the tone before guests reach the registration desk. 2. Keynote opener. The AgiBot A3 ($6,499/day) walks on stage, does a somersault or aerial walk, and hands off to the human speaker. A 30-second robot intro changes the energy of the entire room. 3. Product demo assistant. The AgiBot A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) stands beside your product, answers technical questions via full-duplex LLM conversation, and uses dexterous hands to point, gesture, and physically interact with display items.

4. Live audience Q&A. The A2 Ultra handles unscripted audience questions in real time, responding mid-sentence and keeping up with interruptions. It replaces a moderator or supplements a panel. 5. Photo-op anchor. The X2 or Unitree G1 ($3,499/day) stands next to your brand backdrop. Guests line up, pose, and post. The robot's interactive gestures make every photo look candid rather than staged, and the social reach compounds throughout the event.

6-10: Brand activation, trade shows, entertainment, STEM, and outdoor events

6. Brand activation at retail. Place the X2 or a D1 Pro robot dog ($479/day) inside a store, mall atrium, or pop-up space. The robot draws foot traffic and keeps shoppers in your activation zone longer than any static display. 7. Trade-show booth anchor. The G1's high kicks and dynamic balancing or the X2's dancing and conversation pull attendees off the aisle and into your booth, solving the oldest problem in trade-show marketing. 8. Party and gala entertainment. A robot dog backflip showcase, a humanoid dance battle with volunteers, or a swarm finale with the AgiBot A2 Lite ($6,239/day) turns a corporate gala into a shareable moment.

9. STEM and education showcase. The AgiBot D1 Edu ($859/day) has a full SDK and expansion ports, so it runs custom-programmed routines tied to a curriculum, a product message, or an interactive coding demo. Schools, museums, and corporate family days book it for hands-on engagement. 10. Outdoor activation or festival. The AgiBot D1 Ultra ($1,279/day) is IP54 dust and water resistant and moves at 3.7 m/s, built for outdoor festivals, plazas, and rooftop events where indoor robots cannot operate.

11-15: Delivery, VIP hosting, tech demos, social media, and synchronized shows

11. Gift or reveal delivery. The A2 Ultra navigates autonomously with 3D LiDAR and uses dexterous hands to carry and present a product reveal, an award, or a gift to a specific guest. The walk across the room becomes the moment everyone films. 12. VIP hosting and wayfinding. The A2 Ultra greets VIPs by name, walks them to their seats, and answers questions about the schedule, functioning as a premium concierge that never takes a break. 13. Interactive tech demo. The OmniHand 2025 ($619/day) runs a standalone dexterous-hand demo on a table, showing 16 degrees of freedom and lifelike finger movement. The OmniHand Pro ($2,049/day) adds 150-plus tactile points for industrial and keynote depth.

14. Social-media content engine. The Unitree G1 is the most-filmed robot in the fleet. Its acrobatic moves in a compact frame are designed for vertical video, and companies book it specifically to generate content during an event that feeds their channels for weeks afterward. 15. Synchronized multi-robot show. The A2 Lite runs choreographed Tai Chi, dragon dance, and cheer routines across multiple units, and the A3 supports fleet control of 100-plus units. A coordinated robot show is the kind of opening or closing act that defines an event.

How to pick the right use case for your event

Most events combine two or three of these use cases rather than betting everything on one. A typical corporate conference might pair use case 1 (greeter X2 at the door) with use case 4 (A2 Ultra for live Q&A during a panel) and use case 5 (G1 for photo ops in the networking area). A brand launch might combine use case 6 (retail activation with a D1 Pro outside) and use case 3 (A2 Ultra demoing the product inside).

The key is matching the robot to the job rather than the price tag. A $479/day robot dog doing backflips outside a storefront can drive more foot traffic than a $6,499/day humanoid parked in a back corner. Start with the moments you want to create, then pick the robot that delivers them. Browse the full catalog at /robots and build your combination at /checkout.

What it costs and what's included

The 15 use cases above span the full Airbot price range. Robot dogs cover use cases 6, 8, 9, and 10 at $479 to $1,279 per day. Dexterous hands cover use case 13 at $619 to $2,049 per day. Humanoids cover the rest at $3,399 to $6,499 per day. The AgiBot C5 commercial cleaning robot ($4,609/month) fits a sixteenth use case, ongoing facility cleaning, but that is a monthly operational rental rather than an event activation.

Every day rate includes delivery to your Bay Area venue, professional setup, a trained on-site operator for the duration, and collection afterward. You are not handed equipment and left to figure it out. Airbot serves the San Francisco Bay Area only, and every booking is handled end to end.