The $10k Humanoid is Here: Foundation Models and the New Hardware Wars

News

Unitree Drops G1 Humanoid Price to $9,999

Unitree is dropping the G1's price to $9,999, a major move to accelerate adoption and undercut competitors. This aggressive pricing could finally make general-purpose humanoids accessible beyond research labs and big-budget corporates.

Tools

NVIDIA Launches ‘Project GROOT’ for Humanoid Robot Developers

NVIDIA's new suite is purpose-built for humanoid bots, offering simulation, foundation models, and compute infrastructure. It's a clear signal that the hardware giants are betting big on standardized tooling for the next wave.