Consumer Humanoid Pre-Orders Arrive as 1X NEO, UBTECH U1 and Unitree Line Up

In 2026, several makers opened pre-orders for home humanoid robots almost simultaneously, marking the first real wave in which consumers can actually reserve a unit. 1X Technologies is taking US reservations for its home robot NEO with a fully refundable $200 deposit, with US shipping planned for late 2026. UBTECH Robotics is running a pre-sale for its companion robot U1 on China's JD.com, targeting first deliveries in mid-September. Unitree Robotics offers its G1 and R1 for pre-order and partial shipping through its own store and others.