Can you buy a robot butler in the UK?
Checked 7 October 2026
Not quite yet, but they are coming. The first robot helpers for the home are launching in the US right now. None is sold for UK delivery yet, and the earliest stated date for other countries is 2027. Here is every one on the way.
Every robot butler on the way
| Robot | Price | Where and when |
|---|---|---|
| 1X NEO | US$20,000 or US$499 a month | US orders open; other markets from 2027 |
| Weave Isaac 1 | US$7,999 or US$449 a month | California first, autumn 2026; wider US through 2027 |
| Sunday Robotics Memo | not announced | Beta homes in the US during 2026 |
| Figure 03 | not for sale | Business pilots only |
| Tesla Optimus | not announced | Not for sale; no date |
What they can do
The first home robots fold laundry, tidy up and fetch things. They are slower than a person and still learning, and some are guided remotely by staff for harder jobs. But they are real, they are on order, and they are getting better every few months.
What you can get in the UK today
- A robot dog: from £2,389.99 for a real walking one.
- A humanoid: the Unitree G1 is on sale in the UK, though it is a research and demo robot, not a butler.
- A robot for a day: hire a humanoid or robot dog for an event or a party.
Questions people ask
Can I buy a robot butler in the UK?
Not yet. As of October 2026 no household humanoid or robot butler is sold for UK delivery. The first ones are launching in the US, with other countries expected from 2027.
What is the cheapest home robot helper?
Weave Isaac 1 is US$7,999 or US$449 a month, but it only ships in California at first. 1X NEO is US$20,000 or US$499 a month in the US.
When will robot butlers come to the UK?
1X has said NEO will expand beyond the US starting in 2027. No other maker has given a UK date.
Independent. Prices are the makers' own US list prices. How we check our facts.