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.

Is AgiBot or Unitree better for events?

Neither is universally better. Unitree's G1 is best when you want one acrobatic, social-media-ready humanoid, while AgiBot offers a wider lineup of humanoids, robot dogs, and dexterous hands to match specific roles like reception, dancing, or outdoor patrol.

How much does it cost to rent a Unitree G1?

The Unitree G1 rents for $3,499/day in the Bay Area, including delivery, professional setup, on-site operation, and collection.

What is the cheapest robot Airbot rents?

The AgiBot D1 Pro robot dog at $479/day is the lowest-priced rental. It backflips, stands on two legs, jumps, waves, and streams a live camera feed.

Does Unitree make robot dogs I can rent?

In airbot's fleet, Unitree is represented by the G1 humanoid. For robot dogs, Airbot rents AgiBot's D1 Pro ($479/day), D1 Edu ($859/day), and the outdoor-rugged D1 Ultra ($1,279/day).

Which brand is better for a reception desk or live Q&A?

AgiBot's A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) is the strongest pick. It runs LLM full-duplex conversation, has dexterous hands, and navigates autonomously with 3D LiDAR, making it ideal for reception, guidance, and live Q&A.

Guide · 5 min read · Updated 2026-06-20

AgiBot vs Unitree: Which Robot Brand Fits Your Event?

AgiBot and Unitree are the two robot brands Airbot rents across the San Francisco Bay Area, and they pull in opposite directions. AgiBot brings a deep lineup spanning full-size humanoids, robot dogs, and dexterous hands, while Unitree shows up with one sharp, social-media-ready acrobatic humanoid. Here is how the two stack up so you can match the brand to your event.

Key takeaways

AgiBot offers range (humanoids, robot dogs, dexterous hands); Unitree offers one focused acrobatic humanoid, the G1.
Unitree G1 rents for $3,499/day and is the top pick for camera-ready, social-media-friendly tech demos.
AgiBot spans $479/day (D1 Pro dog) to $6,499/day (A3 humanoid), covering nearly every event role and budget.
For talking reception and Q&A, AgiBot's A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) beats the G1 on conversation and navigation.
All rentals include delivery, setup, on-site operation, and collection, available in the San Francisco Bay Area only.

The short answer

AgiBot vs Unitree comes down to range versus focus. AgiBot is a full catalog: stage-ready humanoids like the A3, the best-selling X2, conversational A2 Ultra, fleet-choreography A2 Lite, three D1 robot dogs, and OmniHand robotic hands. Unitree, in our fleet, is the G1, a compact acrobatic humanoid that punches well above its size for tech demos and viral moments.

If you want one booth-stopping robot with strong social-media payoff, the Unitree G1 is a clean pick at $3,499/day. If you are matching robots to specific jobs, reception, dancing, a synchronized show, an outdoor patrol, or a hands-on STEM table, AgiBot gives you more shapes and price points to choose from. Every rental, either brand, includes delivery, professional setup, on-site operation, and collection.

Where Unitree G1 shines

The Unitree G1 is a 132cm acrobatic humanoid with 23 motors, high kicks, dynamic balancing, 3D LiDAR, and onboard AI learning. It folds down to a suitcase, which makes it easy to stage in tight venues and move between rooms during a multi-stop day.

This is the robot people pull out their phones for. The G1's athleticism reads instantly on camera, so it is a favorite for product launches, tech conferences, and brand activations where the goal is shareable footage. At $3,499/day it sits right in the middle of the humanoid range, a sensible spend when one striking robot will carry the moment.

Where AgiBot shines

AgiBot's advantage is fit. Need conversation at a reception desk? The A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) runs LLM full-duplex dialogue, has dexterous hands, and navigates autonomously with 3D LiDAR, ideal for guidance and live Q&A. Want an approachable crowd-pleaser? The best-selling X2 ($3,399/day) dances, talks, waves, and does heart gestures with an interactive screen.

For spectacle, the A3 ($6,499/day) is the flagship stage performer: 173cm, 10-hour hot-swap battery, somersaults, and fleet control for 100+ units. The A2 Lite ($6,239/day) is built for synchronized shows like Tai Chi, dragon dance, and cheer routines with VR-teleop custom moves. Beyond humanoids, AgiBot covers robot dogs and dexterous hands, ground Unitree does not cover in our fleet.

Beyond humanoids: dogs, hands, and the budget end

This is where the comparison stops being close. Unitree's presence here is the G1 humanoid; AgiBot fills out the rest of the catalog. The D1 Pro robot dog is airbot's lowest price at $479/day and still backflips, stands on two legs, jumps, and waves with a live camera feed. The D1 Edu ($859/day) adds a full SDK for custom routines, and the D1 Ultra ($1,279/day) is IP54-rated and outdoor-rugged at 3.7 m/s for patrols.

On the dexterous side, the OmniHand 2025 ($619/day) is a 16-DoF interactive hand for expos and museums, and the OmniHand Pro ($2,049/day) brings 19 DoF, 150+ tactile points, and 20N fingertip force for keynotes and industrial shows. If your budget is tight or your event wants variety on one table, AgiBot's lineup gives you options Unitree simply doesn't.

Price positioning, side by side

Unitree gives you a single, well-defined price: the G1 at $3,499/day. AgiBot spans a much wider range, from the $479/day D1 Pro robot dog up to the $6,499/day A3 humanoid, with most humanoids landing between $3,400 and $6,500/day, robot dogs from $479 to $1,279/day, and robotic hands from $619 to $2,049/day. The C5 cleaning robot is the outlier at $4,609/month rather than per day.

Notably, the G1 ($3,499) sits within a few dollars of the AgiBot X2 ($3,399) and below the A2 Ultra ($3,909), so at the mid-tier the choice is about capability, not cost. All prices include delivery, setup, on-site support, and collection across the Bay Area.

How to choose for your event

Pick Unitree if your priority is one camera-ready, acrobatic humanoid that travels light and generates social buzz, classic for tech launches and conferences. Pick AgiBot when you have a specific job in mind: A2 Ultra for talking reception and Q&A, X2 for friendly crowd interaction, A3 or A2 Lite for big stage and synchronized shows, a D1 dog for an affordable crowd magnet, or an OmniHand for a hands-on demo table.

Many events do best with a mix, say a Unitree G1 for the spectacle plus an AgiBot D1 Pro to keep a second corner busy. Airbot serves the San Francisco Bay Area only, and every booking includes delivery, professional setup, on-site operation, and teardown. Browse the full catalog at /robots or head to /checkout to book.