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Robot hire for events in the UK

Humanoid robot hire in the United Kingdom

Humanoid Rental, based in Prague, brings Unitree humanoid robots and their own trained operators to events in the United Kingdom. Event agencies, marketing teams, exhibitors and conference organisers receive an individual quote within 24 hours of the brief.

Check your date and get a quote See real events

Tell us the date, the venue and the type of event — we reply with an itemised quote within 24 hours.

KÄRCHER · Prague — the robot as part of a dance routine at a corporate event

70+performances in 2026

6European countries

4robots at one event

13languages the robot speaks

2M+views on one event video

Real robots. Real events.

Not renders, not manufacturer footage. Every clip below is from an event we delivered.

Humanoid robot on a lit stage during a concert show

Stage show · Czechia

A stage appearance in front of a full hall

The robot as an item in the programme in its own right — not an exhibit in the corner.

Humanoid robot on stage in front of a corporate presentation screen

Corporate event · Czechia

Six roles in a single day

Welcoming guests, appearances during the programme and the evening awards — one script.

Humanoid robot in front of a Business Breakfast Bratislava screen

Conference · Slovakia

Business breakfast at Microsoft Slovakia

A technology demonstration built to support the topic and the conversations in the room.

Where we work in the United Kingdom

We travel to the venue you choose. These are the UK exhibition and conference centres that suit a humanoid robot with operators, from large halls to stage-led conferences.

London: ExCeL, Olympia and central venues

ExCeL London and Olympia London suit trade fairs and large exhibitions, where a robot can invite visitors to a stand. The Business Design Centre and the QEII Centre suit conferences, launches and receptions.

Birmingham and Manchester

NEC Birmingham hosts large exhibitions with long halls and heavy footfall. Manchester Central works well for conferences and corporate events that need a robot on stage and among guests.

Glasgow and Edinburgh

SEC Glasgow and EICC Edinburgh are reachable by road from Prague with the crew and robots in one vehicle. Plan extra days in the schedule for the longer journey.

Other venues

Hotels, galleries and private venues are possible too. Tell us the room size and the access route, and we will confirm what fits.

What the robot does at UK events

The robot is a hosted performer, not a self-service exhibit. Two of our own trained operators stay with each robot the whole time.

Welcoming and hosting

The robot moves among guests on its own, keeps its distance and answers in the language it is addressed in, out of 13 languages. Persona and lines are written for your event and approved by you in advance.

Stage and stand roles

Typical roles are opening a conference, a spot with the host, a scripted dialogue, a product reveal and inviting visitors to a stand. A robot can also hand over an award or item weighing up to about 2 kg.

Photos, dancing and ROBOrevue

Robots pose for photos with guests and dance. ROBOrevue is a five-minute show with three humanoid robots and three live dancers; it needs a stage or cleared floor of at least 12 x 6 m.

Choice of robot

The Unitree G1 humanoid (about 130 cm) works among guests. The Unitree H2 (180 cm) is the tall one for stages and large halls. The Unitree Go2 robot dog is also available. We can bring up to four humanoids to one event.

Travel and logistics for the UK

The UK is outside the EU customs area, so a booking here needs more lead time than one on the continent.

By road with a Channel crossing

Robots travel in flight cases in our own vehicle with the crew, crossing the Channel by ferry or Eurotunnel. Lithium batteries are dangerous goods, so they do not fly.

ATA carnet and customs

Since Brexit, an ATA carnet and customs formalities are needed for the robots. This adds lead time, so book weeks ahead.

Arrival the day before

We arrive the day before the event for set-up and checks. A UK event blocks a robot for several days: travel out, the event and travel back.

No downtime on the day

Batteries are swapped in about three minutes, so the robot keeps working. We bring our own internet connection.

What we need from the organiser

A short brief and a few venue details let us quote and plan accurately.

The brief

Send the date, venue, type of event, how long the robot is needed and how many robots. We quote within 24 hours.

Script approval

We write the persona and lines for your event. You approve them in advance.

Venue access

We need a loading route, a contact at the venue and a time slot for set-up the day before. Stage or floor dimensions help us plan routines.

Space on the day

Please keep a clear area for the robot to move and a safe distance from crowds during stage moments.

References

These are events where our robots have appeared. They come from Central Europe and Paris, not from the UK.

Corporate conferences

T-Mobile and Slovak Telekom held two conferences in Bratislava and Prague in October 2026. ČS Leasing had a full conference day with six appearances. Seyfor held a business breakfast at Microsoft in Bratislava.

Festivals and shows

The robots opened the Forbes Next Big Thing festival in Brno and appeared in the Leoš Mareš show in Mikulov. ROBOrevue has its world premiere in Paris on 1 September 2026.

Brand and party events

KÄRCHER booked us in Prague. At PX Party in Prague, three humanoids appeared among 600 guests.

Questions we get asked

How far ahead should I book humanoid robot hire in the UK?

Book weeks ahead. An ATA carnet and customs formalities are needed since Brexit, and visas may be needed for crew where required. Send your brief as early as possible.

How do the robots get to the UK?

By road in flight cases in our own vehicle with the crew, using a ferry or Eurotunnel for the Channel crossing. Lithium batteries do not fly.

Do you hire out robots without operators?

No. This is not self-service hire. Two of our own trained operators stay with each robot throughout the event.

Can the robot work at ExCeL London, the NEC or SEC Glasgow?

Yes, we can attend large exhibition centres. Share the hall layout and access route in your brief, and we will confirm the plan.

Which languages does the robot speak?

It answers in the language it is addressed in, across 13 languages. Lines are written for your event and approved by you in advance.

How do I get a quote?

Send the date, venue, type of event, duration and number of robots. Every event is quoted individually within 24 hours of the brief. There is no price list on the website.

Robot rental across Europe

By country: Germany · Austria · Belgium · The Netherlands · France · Italy · Spain · Poland · The United Kingdom · The UAE and the Gulf

By type of event: Trade fairs and exhibition stands · Conferences and congresses · Product launches and brand activations · Corporate parties, gala evenings and Christmas parties · Medical and pharmaceutical congresses · Filming, adverts and social media content

Tell us about your event

We will recommend a format, check availability for your date and send an itemised quote within 24 hours. Non-binding, no sign-up.