The EngineAI SE01 is priced at $20,000 USD new. This is the official MSRP announced at global launch in December 2024. Used units may be available from early adopters in the $16,000–$19,000 range, though no public resale market data exists yet.
The SE01 can walk at up to 4 km/h with a reported natural gait, suitable for research and demonstrations. It has 12 degrees of freedom, a 2-hour battery, and can stand carrying up to 15 kg. Arm payload and precise manipulation capabilities are not specified, limiting advanced object interaction.
Yes, the EngineAI SE01 is available for purchase. Global sales began on December 24, 2024. Interested buyers should contact EngineAI directly via their website or authorized distributors. Lead times may vary.
The SE01 is taller and heavier, focusing on natural human-like gait, while the Unitree G1 is a compact, lower-cost humanoid. The SE01 costs $20,000 versus the G1’s $16,000. Both lack extensive arm payload specs, but the G1 has broader developer resources available.
Key specs: height 1.70 m, weight 55 kg, 12 degrees of freedom, 2-hour battery, maximum walking speed 4 km/h. Payload is not officially rated for arms; standing payload is approximately 15 kg.
EngineAI Robotics, a startup founded in 2023 in Shenzhen, China, manufactures the SE01. The company focuses on affordable humanoid robots with natural locomotion.
The SE01 has a battery life of 2 hours under normal operation. Charging time is not publicly disclosed, and the battery is not user-swappable in current models.
As of 2026, the SE01 is primarily used in academic research (gait studies) and public demonstration settings like museums and trade shows. Industrial deployment is not yet common due to limited payload and arm specs.
