Hire a humanoid robot
A humanoid robot at your event does one thing brilliantly: nobody walks past it. Hire one by the hour or day from a local owner on Ollee.
What humanoids can do in 2026, honestly
A rented humanoid will not staff your warehouse or make the coffee. What it will do is host, greet, perform and pull a crowd. It walks among guests, shakes hands, dances, poses for endless photos and delivers short scripted moments on stage or on camera. That is exactly what the global rental market has settled on: the overwhelming majority of humanoid bookings worldwide are galas, retail promotions, trade shows, tourism and livestream content, because that is what the technology does reliably today. We would rather tell you that straight than promise a robot butler.
Events where humanoids earn their keep
- Product launches and galas: a greeter or co-host your guests will actually remember.
- Trade shows and expos: the stand with the robot is the stand with the queue.
- Retail and shopping centre activations: foot traffic, dwell time and a wall of phone cameras.
- Filming and social content: ads, music videos, TikTok and YouTube shoots.
- Conferences and corporate dinners: a talking point that does not need a run sheet.
What it costs
Internationally, humanoid rentals average around US$500 a day, and Australian pricing sits in a similar band, with hourly rates for short appearances. The exact number depends on the robot, the running time and how much choreography you want. Owners set their own rates on each listing, and the pricing guide covers what drives the price up or down.
How booking works
- Browse humanoid listings, or post your event as a task and let owners quote.
- Book your hours. Payment is held securely until the booking is confirmed.
- Plan the appearance with the owner in the booking chat: arrival, timings, space and any script.
Common questions
How much does it cost to hire a humanoid robot?
The global going rate is roughly US$500 a day, which lands around A$750, with shorter event appearances priced by the hour. Each Ollee listing shows the owner's actual rates, and our Australian pricing guide has a full breakdown.
What can a humanoid actually do at my event?
Greet and interact with guests, walk among the crowd, shake hands, pose for photos, dance, deliver short scripted lines and appear on camera. Think of it as a performer and crowd magnet rather than a worker.
Does it need a handler?
Yes, in practice. Humanoids are usually operated or supervised by the owner or a trained handler, and that is how most listings are set up. It keeps the appearance smooth and safe.
How far ahead should I book?
There are only a handful of rental humanoids in each city, so a couple of weeks of notice is sensible. For a specific date, book as early as you can, or post a task and let owners confirm availability.
More options
On a tighter budget, robot dogs deliver much of the same crowd effect for less. In Sydney? Start with robot hire in Sydney. And if you own a humanoid, rent it out on Ollee and put its idle days to work.