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.

How much does it cost to rent a robot for an event?

In the SF Bay Area, expect $479/day for a robot dog, $619–$2,049/day for a dexterous robotic hand, and $3,399–$6,499/day for a humanoid. Every rate includes delivery, setup, an on-site operator, and collection.

What is the cheapest robot to rent?

The AgiBot D1 Pro robot dog at $479/day is the lowest-priced rental. It does backflips, biped standing, and forward jumps with a live camera feed, making it an instant crowd favorite.

How much does it cost to rent a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots rent for $3,399 to $6,499 per day. The AgiBot X2 ($3,399) is the best-selling, budget-friendly option, while the acrobatic AgiBot A3 flagship is $6,499/day.

Does the rental price include setup and an operator?

Yes. Every Airbot day-rate includes delivery to your Bay Area venue, professional setup, a trained operator who runs the robot during your event, and collection afterward.

Do you rent robots outside the San Francisco Bay Area?

No. Airbot serves the San Francisco Bay Area only. Delivery, setup, on-site operation, and collection are all included within that service area.

Is it cheaper to rent multiple robots together?

Each robot is priced per day, so more robots and more days raise the total. Multi-robot fleet shows cost more because they involve extra programming and operators, but they deliver synchronized performances a single unit cannot.

Guide · 6 min read · Updated 2026-06-20

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Robot? (2026 Bay Area Pricing)

Robot rental cost in the San Francisco Bay Area runs from $479 a day for a backflipping robot dog to $6,499 a day for a full-size acrobatic humanoid. Where you land depends on the type of robot, how many days you book, and whether you want one unit or a synchronized fleet. This guide breaks down real 2026 day-rates by category, shows exactly what each price includes, and walks through three sample event budgets so you can plan with actual numbers.

Key takeaways

Bay Area robot rental runs $479/day (robot dog) to $6,499/day (flagship humanoid).
Every day-rate includes delivery, setup, an on-site operator, and collection.
The AgiBot X2 is the best-selling humanoid at $3,399/day; the D1 Pro dog is cheapest at $479/day.
Cost is driven by model, number of days, quantity, and whether you want a synchronized fleet show.
A one-day robot-dog activation can start at $479; a two-day dual-humanoid launch runs around $19,800.

The short answer: robot rental prices at a glance

For a single robot for one day in the Bay Area, plan on roughly $479 to $6,499 depending on what you rent. Robot dogs are the most affordable entry point, dexterous robotic hands sit in the middle, and full-size humanoids occupy the top of the range.

Here is the quick map. Robot dogs: $479/day (AgiBot D1 Pro) up to $1,279/day (D1 Ultra, the rugged outdoor model). Dexterous hands: $619/day (OmniHand 2025) to $2,049/day (OmniHand Pro). Humanoids: $3,399/day (AgiBot X2, our best seller) up to $6,499/day (AgiBot A3 flagship). One outlier sits apart: the AgiBot C5 commercial cleaning robot rents monthly at $4,609/month rather than by the day, since it is built for ongoing facility work.

What's included in every rental

The day-rate is not just the robot. Every Airbot booking includes delivery to your Bay Area venue, professional setup, a trained operator on-site to run the robot for your event, and collection afterward. You are not handed a crate and a manual.

That matters when you compare quotes. A bare equipment-rental number that excludes an operator means you are responsible for running an unfamiliar humanoid in front of guests. Our pricing folds in the people who make the robot perform reliably, so the figure you see is close to the figure you pay. The main thing not included is travel outside the Bay Area, because that is the only region we serve.

Humanoid robot rental cost

Humanoids are the showpiece category and the widest price band. The AgiBot X2 at $3,399/day is the best seller and the friendliest on budget: a half-size humanoid that dances, talks, waves, and makes heart gestures, ideal for crowd interaction. The AgiBot A2 Ultra at $3,909/day adds full-duplex LLM conversation, dexterous hands, and autonomous LiDAR navigation, which makes it the pick for reception, guidance, and live Q&A.

At the top, the AgiBot A3 flagship is $6,499/day: a 173cm acrobatic performer that does somersaults and aerial walking, with a 10-hour hot-swap battery for all-day events. The A2 Lite (Black Knight edition) is $6,239/day and is purpose-built for synchronized multi-robot shows like Tai Chi and dragon dance. The Unitree G1 at $3,499/day is a compact, social-media-friendly acrobat with high kicks and dynamic balancing. Most humanoid events land between $3,400 and $6,500 per robot per day.

Robot dog and dexterous hand rental cost

Robot dogs are the value play. The AgiBot D1 Pro at $479/day is our lowest price overall and an instant crowd favorite, doing backflips, biped standing, and forward jumps with a live camera feed. The D1 Edu at $859/day adds a full SDK and expansion ports for custom-programmed routines, which suits STEM events and brand demos. The D1 Ultra at $1,279/day is IP54 dust- and water-resistant and moves at 3.7 m/s, built for outdoor and patrol-style use.

Dexterous robotic hands are compact, eye-catching, and easy to place on a table or plinth. The OmniHand 2025 at $619/day has 16 degrees of freedom and lifelike fingers for a standalone interactive demo, great for expos and museums. The OmniHand Pro at $2,049/day steps up to 19 DoF, 150+ tactile points, and 20N fingertip force for keynotes and industrial showcases.

What drives the price up or down

Four levers move your total. First, model: a robot dog costs a fraction of a flagship humanoid, so matching the robot to the job rather than to the spec sheet is the biggest saving. Second, days: a multi-day conference costs more than a single afternoon activation, because each day is a fresh rate.

Third, quantity: booking several robots raises the total, but it also unlocks formats a single unit cannot deliver. Fourth, fleet choreography: synchronized shows using models like the A2 Lite or the A3's 100-unit fleet control involve programming and multiple operators, which adds to cost but produces the kind of coordinated performance that anchors a keynote or product launch. If budget is tight, fewer robots for fewer days on a value model is the way down; if impact is the goal, a multi-robot humanoid show is the way up.

Three sample event budgets

Small brand activation, one day. A single AgiBot D1 Pro robot dog for a storefront opening or pop-up: $479 for the day, delivery, setup, operator, and collection included. The cheapest way to draw a crowd.

Corporate reception, one day. An AgiBot A2 Ultra greeting and guiding guests with live LLM conversation at $3,909, paired with an OmniHand 2025 tabletop demo at $619, for a one-day total of $4,528. A talking host plus a hands-on tech moment.

Product launch or large conference, two days. An AgiBot A3 flagship performer at $6,499/day and an AgiBot X2 crowd-interactor at $3,399/day across two days comes to $19,796. A headline acrobatic show plus an approachable robot working the floor for the full event. Want an exact number for your venue and dates? Build it on the booking page at /checkout or browse the full lineup at /robots.