For a one-off trade fair or showroom appearance, a supported hire is a sensible place to start if you don’t want your team to handle set-up and operation. For recurring presentations, compare project-specific quotes and check exactly what support is included. Running your own system means your team will need to organise operation, support and ongoing management. For workplace use, the risk assessment must begin before selection and purchase under the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health; the manufacturer’s dimensions are no substitute for site-specific planning or a trial run.
If you’re planning a short-term demonstration and don’t want to organise set-up or operation on your own, compare supported hire packages and check exactly what they include. ECOSPHERE Robotics describes a service with technicians on site; OSIKO Robotics offers day hire with an operator.
If you have several appearances planned, compare quotes for the full period and clarify support, technical assistance and arrangements in case of a breakdown. United Robotics Group offers different levels of support for its uMe trade fair packages, from training with remote support to continuous on-site assistance.
If your team wants to configure movements or interactions itself, check the specific model variant, available operating permissions, training and technical support. Unitree Robotics notes that the standard G1 differs from the EDU version when it comes to customisation.
A good fit if: You’re planning a short demonstration and don’t want to handle set-up and operation yourself. For its G1 Education hire package, ECOSPHERE Robotics lists two technicians, set-up and dismantling, a briefing and insurance during the event; OSIKO Robotics offers day hire with an operator.
Consider: You’ll depend on operator availability and the services agreed in writing. ECOSPHERE Robotics charges travel and associated expenses according to the work involved.
A good fit if: You’re planning several events or customised dialogue and want to compare quotes for the full period. United Robotics Group offers different levels of support with its uMe trade fair package.
Consider: Costs, maintenance, cover in the event of a breakdown and liability arrangements depend on the contract and should be clarified in it.
A good fit if: Your team wants to configure and run demonstrations itself on a regular basis and can organise the necessary operating expertise and technical support. Check what the specific model variant can do before choosing it.
Consider: Your team remains responsible for operation, transport, battery management, maintenance, safety and data configuration.
| What matters | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Support and help if something goes wrong | Clarify operator hours, training, how to reach support, and the written arrangements for faults and insurance. | If we don’t want to organise set-up and operation ourselves for a one-off appearance, reliable on-site support matters most. Around 26% of consumers prioritise support and help if something goes wrong. |
| Safe movement | Assess the sequence of movements, operation and protective measures for the specific set-up and people moving through the area. The BAuA notes that CE marking is not an independent safety certification. | If a demonstration takes place near staff or visitors, the safety plan must reflect what will actually happen. Around 21% of consumers prioritise controlled movement and appropriate safety planning. |
| Interaction and data processing | For the configuration you’re hiring, document which cameras, microphones, recordings, cloud services and contact-capture features will be active. | If we want to engage visitors while keeping track of the resulting data flows, a clear overview of the functions is essential. Around 21% of consumers prioritise dialogue options alongside transparent data processing. |
| Space, power and operating time | Agree the floor plan, level surface, power supply, spare battery, changeover times and a trial run with the supplier. | If the demonstration needs to fit into a compact stand and run through a long event day, space and charging arrangements are key. Around 16% of consumers pay particular attention to space and operating time. |
| Total costs and procurement | Compare quotes for the same period and level of service, including support, transport, training, maintenance and arrangements in the event of a breakdown. | If we’re choosing between hire, project-based procurement and running our own system, we need comparable services for the planned events. Around 16% of consumers focus primarily on total costs and the procurement option. |
A risk assessment is still required for workplace use; a robot’s dimensions don’t tell you how much space is safe for a specific set-up. The BAuA also makes clear that CE marking is not an independent safety certification.
Include the planned movements, location and pedestrian traffic in your assessment before you choose or book. Under the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, the risk assessment must begin before selection and purchase.
The offers described differ in whether they include an operator, remote support and other services. ECOSPHERE Robotics charges travel and associated expenses according to the work involved.
Ask for written quotes covering the same period and level of support. Check what’s included for set-up and dismantling, operating hours, training, insurance and what happens if there’s a breakdown.
ECOSPHERE Robotics may charge travel and associated expenses separately according to the work involved; other included services depend on the specific offer.
A supplier’s statement about local processing doesn’t automatically tell you what data is generated during dialogue, recording or optional contact capture, or where it is sent.
Ask for the active features, storage locations and options for switching them off to be documented for your specific configuration. Check image and audio data for data protection compliance before use.
Manufacturer of humanoid platforms such as G1 and R1; German suppliers also describe supported demonstrations featuring Unitree models.
Supplier of the uMe platform, with trade fair packages and options to buy or hire in Germany.
Manufacturer of the MagicBot-Gen1 humanoid platform, which the manufacturer says is also designed for corporate showrooms and conference centres.
Manufacturer of the ATOM range, with documented perception and teleoperation features, particularly for research and industrial applications.
The Joybuy products below are humanoid demonstration and development platforms. For each model, check that the variant, operating set-up and documented features are right for your stand and demonstration; product information is no substitute for a site-specific safety or data protection assessment.
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The product title positions the G1 Pro for commercial performances and interactive hosting; agree the specific running order and how it will be operated with the supplier in advance.
29 degrees of freedom in total, including 16 joint degrees of freedom, according to the product title.
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The title describes the model as an embodied AI development platform; the description highlights computer vision, navigation and human–robot interaction for development and demonstrations.
48 TOPS and 22 degrees of freedom (22-DoF), according to the product title.
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The product information positions the K1 Edu platform for education, research and development; the description mentions APIs and development tools for programmable tasks.
117 TOPS and 22 degrees of freedom (22-DoF), according to the product title.
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The product description mentions multimodal interaction and movement sequences; it lists secondary development for creating your own routines. Confirm the specific configuration and operating set-up before a demonstration.
31 degrees of freedom, LiDAR and an RGB-D camera, according to the product description.
The product description requires supervised operation and a minimum distance of 2 m. It also flags potential limitations in obstacle detection, such as with transparent or thin objects and edges.
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The product description mentions gesture, voice and touch interaction, as well as movement sequences, as possible features to demonstrate. Check in advance which features are active in your specific configuration.
27 degrees of freedom, an RGB camera and a touch sensor, according to the product description.
No. A risk assessment is still required for workplace use and, under the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, should begin before selection and purchase. The BAuA notes that CE marking is not an independent safety certification; the necessary protective measures depend on the specific use.
Arrange a trial run at your specific stand and agree the power supply, space, operation and battery changes in advance. United Robotics Group’s uMe trade fair package includes set-up, a full rehearsal and a spare battery; the stated active operating time of up to 6 hours per battery depends on usage. ECOSPHERE Robotics requires a power socket within reach and a level, dry surface for the package described.
No. You need to check the specific configuration if visitors’ image or audio data is being processed. The Data Protection Conference requires an appropriate legal basis for video processing; under Article 9(1) of the GDPR, biometric processing for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person is generally prohibited, subject to legal exceptions.
Ask about travel, set-up and dismantling, operating hours, training, insurance, technical support and what happens if there’s a breakdown. ECOSPHERE Robotics’ offer includes technicians and event insurance, while travel and associated expenses are charged according to the work involved; other suppliers’ offers may differ.