Pre-orderBooster Robotics
T1
RoboCup-winning competition humanoid.
- Height (cm)
- 118 cm
- Weight (kg)
- 30 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- 23
- Payload (kg)
- —
Research
Competition
Education
USE CASE
Humanoid robots for competition
Competition humanoids are a spec class of their own: league rules fix size and weight classes, and teams need platforms that survive contact, accept deep modification, and have parts availability mid-season. Community support matters as much as hardware.
For competition, league eligibility and size class matters: RoboCup classes are strict — buy for the class you actually compete in. For competition, impact durability and part supply matters: competition robots fall hard and often; mid-season spare-part supply is existential. For competition, low-level access matters: teams win on custom control — you need actuator-level APIs, not just high-level demos.
Competition-eligible humanoids range from under €15k for KidSize-class platforms to €40k+ for AdultSize machines.
Every model below is listed with its EU availability status — confirm distributor stock and lead time before committing to a date.
3 robots in this category
Pre-order€15–40k
Available via EU distributorBooster Robotics
K1
Compact education humanoid.
- Height (cm)
- 95 cm
- Weight (kg)
- 19.5 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- 22
- Payload (kg)
- —
Education
Competition
Not for sale — R&DX-Humanoid
Tiangong Ultra
Open-source Beijing platform; won the world's first humanoid half-marathon (2025).
- Height (cm)
- 180 cm
- Weight (kg)
- 52 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- —
- Payload (kg)
- —
Research
Competition
How to choose
- 1.Verify the robot's size/weight class against league rules.
- 2.Ask teams already competing with the platform about durability.
- 3.Confirm actuator-level SDK access before buying.
- 4.Stock critical spare parts before the season starts.
Frequently asked questions
Which humanoids are used in RoboCup?
Booster platforms took recent AdultSize and KidSize titles, and open platforms such as Tiangong derivatives appear in Chinese leagues. Check current season results — competitive advantage shifts quickly.
What does a competition-ready humanoid cost?
KidSize-capable robots start under €15k; AdultSize platforms run €15–40k and up. Budget for spares: experienced teams carry a significant fraction of the robot's price in replacement parts.
Can competition robots double as research platforms?
Often yes — the durability and low-level access that competitions demand also suit control research. The trade-off is less polished software and fewer comfort features than research-focused platforms.