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Rise of the Cheap Robots
A new wave of affordable general-purpose robots priced under $10,000 aims to make household automation accessible to the general public.
What: Startups are releasing low-cost autonomous machines: Nori Robotics sells a $1,400 bimanual robot; BracketBot offers a wheeled manipulator for $3,000; and Weave sells the Isaac 1 home assistant for $8,000 or a $450/month subscription.
Why it matters: The shift toward sub-$10,000 hardware suggests that modular components and optimized software stacks are finally bridging the gap between industrial robotics and consumer-ready household automation.
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Several startups have announced general-purpose robots in the sub-$10,000 range. Nori Robotics is selling a bimanual robot for under $1,400 that's tall enough to reach the top of a table or countertop. The BracketBot is a wheeled robot manipulator with hoverboard-style drive wheels that will sell for under $3,000. Weave's Isaac 1 is a fully capable home mobile manipulator that can put away laundry and tidy a room. It will cost $8,000 or $450 per month.
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