What’s new in home robotics

Menlo lists 25 powered joints and a 491 Wh battery; the DIY kit remains $20,000 with a $499 deposit.

Unitree hardware, Sharpa hands and Jetson Thor form a shared platform for humanoid research.

The July integration connects demonstration collection and model training across an open development workflow.

Unitree directs H2 Plus buyers to sales; a confirmed configuration and quote are still needed.

The Q3 update lists California in early ramp and Texas under construction, without announcing a retail offer.

NEURA introduces its fourth-generation humanoid at the TUM RoboGym, with training access ahead of a retail offer.

The September research update addresses unfamiliar rooms, but its reported results are not a consumer reliability guarantee.

Sunday reports a high laundry-folding success rate; the scope of that measurement matters.

1X includes the wrist in its July hardware specification, an important detail when comparing dexterity claims.

Weave’s current product page describes household tasks, assistance and staged regional availability.

NEO, Memo and Isaac 1 describe different approaches to learning and assistance.

The household robot lists a $3,555 price; reservation terms need clarification.

A household task list is published, but the preorder timing needs a current confirmation.

What the published payment options tell you—and what still needs checking.

Why a prototype build cost does not belong in the retail-price column.

The mobile model has broader household ambitions, with assistance and delivery terms still worth checking.