Realbotix opens orders for a $11,950 tabletop humanoid in the US
Realbotix's Echo is an armless torso with a moving head and face. It costs $11,950 plus a required subscription, in limited numbers.
A US company sells a robot that sits on a desk, with a head and face that move, and talks with you. It costs a lot and needs a monthly subscription, and only a few will be made.
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Why it matters
A humanoid for the desk costs less than a walking one, but the subscription, small run and US-only shipping limit who can buy it.
Watch: wait for CES 2027 to see it.
The details
- The tabletop robot costs $11,950.
- The four models are Aria, Mila, Dave and Amar, each with its own personality.
- The reservation deposit is $199, and the required subscription starts at $19.99 a month for about 10 hours of conversation.
- Realbotix will make only 225 tabletop robots and 25 full-body humanoids for shipping next year.
- Shipping is US-only, and Echo will be shown at CES 2027 in Las Vegas.
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