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The FCC blocked new authorizations for foreign-made humanoids and robot dogs on 28 July 2026. Every model already authorized before that date stays legal. This page tracks which robots hold a pre-ban FCC authorization, which are blocked, and what changes as Conditional Approvals are granted.
The FCC has blocked approval of new or previously unauthorized foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs and AMRs. Here is what it means for Unitree and US buyers.
The G1 is still the best all-round buyable research humanoid, but it is not the best fit for every lab. These seven alternatives win on price, openness, portability, compute or full-size performance.
Unitree G1 price, verified July 2026: $13,500 direct (backordered) or $17,990 from US dealers, but the base model cannot be programmed. The developer-grade G1 EDU is quote-only; resellers list $43,900-$73,900. Full specs, the security record, and real deployments.