EngineAI · China · Mid-size
PM01
The viral front-flipping mid-size biped, an open-source, dynamically capable R&D platform now listed around RMB 188,000 (~$26k), well above its expired promo price.
$26,000
Verified last monthDelivered to United States: from ~$37,276(~€33,208)
About 40% on China-origin collected today: the 2.5% MFN base, 25% Section 301 List 1, and the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty effective 24 Jul 2026 with no expiry. It began the same morning the 10% Section 122 surcharge lapsed, so the total rose from about 37.5% rather than falling to 27.5%. Confirm the live rate before ordering.
What is in the crate
4 included|3 not included
Hands sold separatelypriced by quote
Arms end in fixed end caps; dexterous hands are aftermarket and priced by quote (no public list price).
In the crate
Reality check
Forget the famous $12k headline: that promo expired, EngineAI now lists it at about RMB 188,000 (~$26k), and even then you get open motion code and no hands, not a working worker.
Can you get one, and what will it cost?
A planning estimate with machine, freight, duty, and tax shown separately.
Yes, with work: importable into United States.
US authorization: We found no public FCC ID for this model. Since 28 July 2026 a foreign-made robot can be sold into the US only under an FCC authorization from before that date, so ask the seller for its FCC ID, or its Supplier's Declaration of Conformity dated before 28 July 2026, before you pay.
Optional hands are excluded until a seller quotes them. Spare batteries and other accessories are excluded. Confirm compatibility and pricing with the seller.
- Machinebase
- $26,000
- Freightcrated
- $674 - $1,137
- Import duty40%
- $10,400
- Sales tax0%
- 0
- Broker and handling
- $202 - $471
- Import estimate to United States
- $37,276 - $38,009
About 40% on China-origin collected today: the 2.5% MFN base, 25% Section 301 List 1, and the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty effective 24 Jul 2026 with no expiry. It began the same morning the 10% Section 122 surcharge lapsed, so the total rose from about 37.5% rather than falling to 27.5%. Confirm the live rate before ordering. Under review; next checked 2026-10-30.
Converted from euros at 1.1225 USD per euro (ECB reference rate, 2 October 2026): €33,208 - €33,861 in euros.
Estimate, not a quote. Every rate is shown so the maths is auditable.
Lowest delivered price
~$37,276 - $38,009
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Open the import referenceWhere to buy
Catalog checked 2026-09
Individuals and companies can inquire. Confirm the configuration, stock, and delivery with the seller.
Sold for research, education, and commercial development; ordering is direct (a posted price with a Buy Now link) or by quote for custom configurations.
Price notes: EngineAI now posts RMB 188,000 (~$26,000) with a Buy Now link on its own purchase page (a JD.com listing), so the PM01 is no longer quote-only. The famous RMB 88,000 (~$12,000) figure was a launch promo that ended March 2025. US resellers list $26,000 standard and $39,995 education (Robots International); Maverick Drone now lists the EDU as a special-order item, not in stock (checked 3 Oct 2026). No EU distributor with a listed EUR price.
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- Maverick Drone Systems (opens in a new tab)
United States
EDU as a special-order item, not currently in stock (checked 3 Oct 2026)
Request a quote
Price not published
- EngineAI direct (opens in a new tab)
International seller
Posts RMB 188,000 (~$26,000) with a Buy Now link to its JD.com listing
$26,000
Listed purchase price
How the PM01 rates
Editorial ratings based on listed specifications and sales availability. They do not measure task performance, autonomy, or reliability.
- Class
- Developer / demo platformA platform for demonstrations or robotics development. SDK access and supported tasks depend on the exact configuration.
- CapabilityHardware specification indicators
- 3/5
- Baseline: any humanoid+1
- Degrees of freedom: 24 DOF+1
- Dexterity: hands sold separately+0.75
- Scale: 138 cm tall+0.5
Key specifications
Height
138 cm
Width
49 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
40 kg
Degrees of freedom
24
Battery
~120 min
Payload
n/a
Top speed
2 m/s
Understand before you buy
Market activity
Full tracker- EngineAI launches the PM01, first humanoid to land a front flipLaunch
Size to scale
Drawn next to a 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) person. Every robot on the site uses this same reference, so you can trust the comparison at a glance.
PM01: 138 cm / 4 ft 6 in, 40 kg
Footprint: 49 cm wide x 22 cm deep
What it does on day onewith zero programming
Dynamic walking up to 2 m/s, 320-degree waist rotation, and a famous front-flip demo, all via remote or app. It is a motion-capable R&D platform, not a task robot.
Best for: Labs and integrators who want a highly dynamic, open-source locomotion platform and can handle quote-based buying.
What it takes to developskills, gear, and SDK access
Python/C++ and an RL toolchain for custom gaits; usable with the onboard Orin. Sim-to-real experience recommended. EU-side docs and support are thin.
SDK access: Fully open-source platform (EngineAI publishes training and deployment code) on an x86 + Jetson dual-chip architecture, with a strong community since its viral gait videos.
Sources and verificationchecked 2026-09
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