Daily rental prices are falling, subscriptions are spreading and lenders now write robot leases. See what is changing, then plan your rental with The Humanoid Group.
38,200 robot rental firms registered in China in 2025, up 55.7% on 2024 (China Daily, 2025)
¥3,000 typical daily rent for a humanoid in China, down from about ¥30,000 (China Daily, 2026)
€899 starting daily price to rent a humanoid through Sharebot in Europe (PYMNTS, 2026)
Viabot raises $24 million to grow its subscription-based outdoor cleaning robots
· Funding
Viabot raised a $24 million Series A led by Walden International, bringing its total funding to $43 million. It offers its Viabot One outdoor sweeping and site-monitoring robot by subscription rather than outright sale, and its fleet already services about 25 million square feet for retailers, universities, healthcare sites and utilities.
Why it matters: Subscriptions now reach outdoor and facilities work, not just warehouses. Ask what the fee covers, from battery swaps and repairs to software updates, and what happens when the term ends.
IL ROBOTICS starts renting humanoids for events and stores in South Korea
· Launch
South Korea's IL Science, trading as IL ROBOTICS, launched a humanoid rental service with two models: ILBot Y1 for exhibitions, education and customer guidance, and ILBot H2 for performances and brand promotions. Rentals include installation, operation, content setup and on-site technical support, so customers need no specialist staff.
Why it matters: Rentals that bundle operation and content setup suit one-off events. For longer use, check who runs the robot day to day and whether your rental data feeds the provider's own development.
Robot rental firms multiply in China as humanoid day rates fall to about ¥3,000
· Market
China Daily reported that 38,200 robot rental-related companies registered in China in 2025, up 55.7% on the year. Daily rental prices for humanoids have fallen from around 30,000 yuan in early 2025 to roughly 3,000 yuan, while JD.com has added its own leasing of embodied robots, robot dogs and exoskeletons.
Why it matters: Falling day rates make short trials cheaper, and more providers means more terms to compare. Confirm who supplies the operator, insurance and a backup unit before booking a robot for an event.
Robotics: Hazard Recognition— Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Points to OSHA and NIOSH material on how people are hurt around robots, including during maintenance work.