Robotics guides & explainers
Cut through the hype. Plain-English guides to what robots can actually do, what they cost, and how the families fit together.
How much does a robot dog cost in 2026?
Robot dog prices range from about $1,600 for a Unitree Go2 to $100,000+ for an industrial Unitree B2. Here is what you actually get at each price band.
Read the guide → Updated 2026-10The Unitree lineup explained: every series, from A to H
Unitree sells eight families of legged robots. Here is what each letter means, how the generations chain together, and which one to actually buy.
Read the guide → Updated 2026-10Humanoid robots explained: what they are actually good for in 2026
Humanoid robots are suddenly everywhere. Here is what they can really do today, what still needs a human, and what a sensible buying decision looks like.
Read the guide → Updated 2026-10Robot dog buying guide: how to choose your first quadruped
Payload, runtime, IP rating, SDK and price — the five things that actually decide which robot dog to buy, explained without the hype.
Read the guide → Updated 2026-10Boston Dynamics explained: from BigDog to the electric Atlas
Boston Dynamics went from a DARPA-funded lab to the most famous robotics company on earth. Here is every robot it built, in order.
Read the guide → Updated 2026-10Which household robot should you actually buy?
Robot vacuums, lawn mowers, pool cleaners, window washers or a companion — a practical guide to picking the household robot worth your money.
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