https://robotsforsale.shop/updates Robots are getting cheaper in some aisles and harder to import in others. These figures and dated updates show what buyers spent, how prices moved and which trade rules changed. en Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2026-09-04-roborock-brings-new-robot-vacuums-a-lawn-mower-and-a-pool-robot-to-if robotsforsale.shop:2026-09-04-roborock-brings-new-robot-vacuums-a-lawn-mower-and-a-pool-robot-to-if Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Launch At IFA 2026, Roborock showed new Saros 20 robot vacuums, the Saros Rover with adjustable legs, a RockAqua P1 pool-cleaning robot and a RockNeo Q2 LiDAR lawn mower. The Saros 20 Neo went on sale in the UK on September 4 at £999, with a £799 launch offer running to September 20. Other prices follow later. Why it matters: Launch offers can take a fifth off a flagship vacuum within days of release. Compare the dock, mop system and running costs, not just the sticker price, when weighing new models against last year's. Source: T3 (https://www.t3.com/home-living/vacuum-cleaners/the-latest-roborock-saros-20-robovac-range-looks-better-than-ever-at-ifa-2026) https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2026-08-13-us-sets-tariffs-of-25-to-100-on-imported-drones-and-key-drone-parts robotsforsale.shop:2026-08-13-us-sets-tariffs-of-25-to-100-on-imported-drones-and-key-drone-parts Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Policy A presidential proclamation under Section 232 placed a 25% duty on imported drones of 25 kg or less and 100% on heavier drones, thermal imaging systems, docking stations and listed critical parts from September 3, 2026. More components face 25% from February 2027, with lower caps for qualifying drones from partners such as the EU, Japan and the UK. Why it matters: What a US buyer pays for a spray, mapping or inspection drone now depends heavily on where it was made. A landed, duty-paid quote from The Humanoid Group shows the full cost before you commit. Source: The White House (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/adjusting-imports-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-and-unmanned-aircraft-systems-components-into-the-united-states/) https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2026-08-11-north-american-robot-orders-rise-21-in-value-in-q2-as-buying-spreads- robotsforsale.shop:2026-08-11-north-american-robot-orders-rise-21-in-value-in-q2-as-buying-spreads- Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Market A3 counted 8,940 robots ordered in North America in Q2 2026, worth $622 million, up 4.3% in units and 21.3% in value. First-half orders reached 17,995 robots. Semiconductor and electronics buyers grew 35% and life sciences 32%, while automotive OEM orders fell 25%; non-automotive buyers took 56% of Q2 units. Why it matters: Robot spending is moving beyond carmakers into electronics, pharma and food plants. Buyers in those sectors now have peers to learn from, so ask vendors for comparable installs when scoping an order. Source: A3, Association for Advancing Automation (https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/robot-orders-increase-in-q2-as-automation-demand-broadens-across-industries) https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2026-07-28-fcc-bars-new-authorizations-for-foreign-made-humanoids-and-other-mobi robotsforsale.shop:2026-07-28-fcc-bars-new-authorizations-for-foreign-made-humanoids-and-other-mobi Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Policy The FCC added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, meaning mobile robots such as humanoids and quadrupeds, to its Covered List. New models generally cannot receive the FCC authorization needed for import, marketing or sale in the US unless the maker wins Conditional Approval from the Department of War. Previously authorized models and robots already owned are unaffected. Why it matters: Before ordering an imported mobile robot for use in the US, confirm the exact model already holds FCC authorization. THG's import and compliance desk checks this alongside certification and customs paperwork. Source: Federal Communications Commission (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-423682A1.pdf) https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2026-06-26-unitree-cuts-the-r1-humanoid-s-starting-price-by-a-quarter-to-29-900- robotsforsale.shop:2026-06-26-unitree-cuts-the-r1-humanoid-s-starting-price-by-a-quarter-to-29-900- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Market Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics lowered the starting price of its R1 humanoid from 39,900 yuan to 29,900 yuan, a cut of about 25%, and began offering immediate delivery. The R1 uses multimodal AI that handles both voice and visual input, and it supports development and customization by its owners. Why it matters: Entry-level humanoids now cost about as much as a premium appliance or a small cobot. Check what the base price includes, such as hands, SDK access and support, because editions at different prices can differ on exactly those. Source: eHangzhou (Hangzhou government news) (https://www.ehangzhou.gov.cn/2026-06/26/c_298239.htm) https://robotsforsale.shop/updates#2025-12-15-roomba-maker-irobot-files-for-chapter-11-and-agrees-a-sale-to-its-man robotsforsale.shop:2025-12-15-roomba-maker-irobot-files-for-chapter-11-and-agrees-a-sale-to-its-man Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT Market iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a long sales slide, tougher competition and rising costs tied to US tariffs. Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its manufacturer and lender, will acquire the company in full under a restructuring agreement. iRobot owed Picea $158.3 million and said Roomba operations would continue as normal. Why it matters: A famous brand is no guarantee of long-term support. Before buying, check who builds the robot, how its app and cloud services are funded and what happens to warranties if the maker changes hands. Source: The Register (https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/15/irobot_chapter_11/)