Three New Low-Cost Robots Unveiled Starting at $1,688

Scobleizer · x · 2026-08-06

Over the last 24 hours, three US startups have unveiled new robots focused on cheaper and more accessible hardware:

Nori L3 (Nori Robotics): Pre-orders are open at $1,688. It is a mobile bimanual robot designed for home, office, and developer use.
Pandroid (Pantograph PBC): Waitlist is now open. This compact tracked platform starts at $4,199 and is built for developers testing and training AI models in the physical world.
Sourccey (Sourccey): Teased ahead of its August launch at $1,999. It is an open-source mobile bimanual robot developed as a personal platform for household tasks and experimentation.

These three devices reflect a broader industry push toward robots that are easier to manufacture, deploy, and iterate.

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