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 robot is best for a party on a budget?

The AgiBot D1 Pro robot dog at $479/day is the most affordable crowd-pleaser, with backflips, jumps, waving, and a live camera feed. The price includes delivery, setup, on-site operation, and collection.

Can a robot host or emcee my party?

Yes. The AgiBot A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) runs full-duplex LLM conversation and can greet guests, introduce acts, and answer questions live, while the best-selling X2 ($3,399/day) is a friendlier, more playful host with voice and face interaction.

Do I need to operate the robot myself?

No. Every Airbot rental includes a professional on-site operator who runs the robot, plus delivery, setup, and collection. You choose the moments and we handle the rest.

Where does Airbot deliver robots for parties?

airbot serves the San Francisco Bay Area only. We deliver, set up, operate, and collect the robots for events across the region.

How much does robot party entertainment cost?

Robot dogs run $479 to $1,279/day, robotic hands $619 to $2,049/day, and humanoids roughly $3,400 to $6,500/day. Each price is per day and includes delivery, setup, and on-site support.

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

11 Robot Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Party

A robot at your party does what a DJ, a photo booth, and a magician can't: it makes people stop, pull out their phones, and tell the story for weeks. Below are 11 robot entertainment ideas you can actually book in the San Francisco Bay Area, from a $479/day backflipping robot dog to a full humanoid emcee. Every idea includes delivery, professional setup, and an on-site operator, so you pick the moment and we run it.

Key takeaways

Robot entertainment ranges from a $479/day backflipping robot dog to a $6,499/day acrobatic humanoid finale.
Humanoids like the A2 Ultra and best-selling X2 can emcee, greet, and converse with guests live.
A swarm dance finale with the A2 Lite or A3 photographs like a halftime show.
Every rental includes delivery, professional setup, an on-site operator, and collection.
airbot serves the San Francisco Bay Area only.

1. Robot dog backflip showcase

Nothing clears a dance floor and refills it faster than a robot dog landing a backflip. The AgiBot D1 Pro ($479/day, our lowest price) does backflips, forward jumps, biped standing, and waving, and it streams a live camera feed you can throw on a screen behind the crowd. It's the easiest entry point to robot entertainment: small footprint, instant reaction, works indoors or in a backyard.

For outdoor parties, rooftops, or anything near a pool or dusty patio, step up to the D1 Ultra ($1,279/day). It's IP54 dust and water resistant, hits 3.7 m/s, and shrugs off terrain that would sideline a fragile bot. Either way, your guests get the same crowd-favorite trick reel without you touching a controller.

2. A humanoid emcee who works the room

Hand the microphone moments to a robot. The AgiBot A2 Ultra ($3,909/day) runs full-duplex LLM conversation, so it can greet guests by name, crack timed jokes, introduce the next act, and answer questions on the fly with dexterous hands and autonomous LiDAR navigation to move itself around the venue. It reads as a host, not a gimmick.

Want something more playful and approachable for a casual party or kids-and-adults mix? The AgiBot X2 ($3,399/day, our best seller) is a half-size humanoid that does multimodal voice and face interaction, waves, throws heart gestures, and chats through an interactive screen. It's less formal keynote, more lovable party character.

3. AI photo booth with a robotic co-star

Turn the obligatory photo station into the thing people line up for. Pair a humanoid like the X2 or A2 Ultra with your backdrop and let guests pose mid-conversation, mid-wave, or getting a heart gesture from the robot. The interactive screen and face tracking mean every shot looks candid instead of staged.

For a tech-forward crowd, add the AgiBot OmniHand 2025 ($619/day) on a plinth as a standalone interactive demo. Its 16 lifelike fingers shaking hands or mirroring a guest's gestures makes a close-up photo that reliably outperforms a generic step-and-repeat.

4. Swarm dance finale

End the night on a synchronized robot show. The AgiBot A2 Lite, the Black Knight edition ($6,239/day), is built for multi-robot fleet choreography: Tai Chi, dragon dance, and cheer routines run in formation, and VR teleoperation lets us program custom moves for your theme or brand. Book several units and you have a finale that photographs like a stadium halftime show.

If you want maximum spectacle from a single performer, the flagship A3 ($6,499/day) does somersaults and aerial walking, controls fleets of 100+ units, and uses UWB positioning to nail its marks. It's the showstopper you cut the cake to.

5. Gift, parcel, and surprise delivery

Let a robot deliver the moment. A humanoid can carry and present a ring box, an award, a product reveal, or a round of welcome drinks, walking it across the room while everyone films. The A2 Ultra navigates autonomously with 3D LiDAR, so it can find the guest of honor and hand something over with its dexterous hands.

For a lighter, faster bit, a robot dog can trot a small gift or a bouquet to a surprised guest, then backflip on delivery. It's a 20-second sequence that turns a routine handoff into the highlight reel.

6. More ideas: dance battles, tech demos, brand activations, and STEM corners

A few more proven activations round out the eleven. Idea 7, a human-vs-robot dance battle, pits a guest against the X2 or the acrobatic Unitree G1 ($3,499/day, 23 motors, high kicks, dynamic balancing) for a viral clip. Idea 8, a strength-and-precision demo, uses the OmniHand Pro 2025 ($2,049/day, 19 DoF, 150+ tactile points, 20N fingertip force) to grip, sort, or arm-wrestle volunteers at a keynote or expo party.

Idea 9 is a roaming greeter who waves guests in at the door. Idea 10 is a STEM or product corner built around the D1 Edu ($859/day) with its full SDK and custom-programmed routines, great for family days and brand demos. Idea 11 is a roving live-camera reporter: the D1 Pro's onboard feed roams the party and projects guest reactions to the big screen in real time. Mix and match across one event.