RESEARCH · AUGUST 2026
Primary sources, not hype loops.
Current-product claims are anchored primarily in manufacturer announcements, official standards bodies and official robotics documentation. Demonstrations are described as demonstrations; early access is not presented as mature mass-market availability.
Source policy: First-party sources are preferred for product specifications, availability, standards and software releases. Manufacturer demonstrations are not treated as independent evidence of broad real-world reliability. Dates, prices and availability should be rechecked before publication.
1X — NEO Home Robot
1X — NEO Pricing & Availability
Figure — Figure 03
Figure — Helix
Figure — Helix 02
Google DeepMind — Gemini Robotics
Google DeepMind — Gemini Robotics 1.5
Google DeepMind — Gemini Robotics 2
Google DeepMind — Gemini Robotics On-Device
NVIDIA — Isaac GR00T N1
Samsung — Gemini Comes to Ballie
Samsung — AI Home Companion 2026
Connectivity Standards Alliance — Matter 1.5
Connectivity Standards Alliance — Matter 1.4.2
ROS 2 — Release Schedule
Nav2 — Navigation Framework
MoveIt 2 — Motion Planning
NIST — IoT Cybersecurity Baseline
ISO — ISO 13482 Personal Care Robot Safety