The Six Dimensions of Home Readiness
We score robots out of 100 total points across these categories. A score of 70+ indicates realistic near-term home availability. Below 50 means still in research/industrial-only phase.
1. Safety & Certification (20 points)
Does the robot detect contact and limit force to safe levels? Certified by third-party testing?
Can users stop the robot instantly? Does it recover safely from falls or collisions?
UL, CE, FCC approval? Battery safety (UL 2054)? Electrical safety (IEC 60335)?
2. Reliability & Autonomy (20 points)
Published data on real-world task completion? 70%+ autonomous success = full points
Hours of operation per charge? MTBF (mean time between failures) published?
Can it get unstuck, navigate around obstacles, return to charger without human help?
3. Support & Service (15 points)
Is teleop support available 24/7? Average response time under 3 minutes?
Published warranty terms (1+ years)? Replacement parts available? Repair network?
OTA updates promised? Track record of improving capabilities post-ship?
4. Price & Accessibility (15 points)
Clear pricing (not "contact us")? Transparent subscription vs purchase options?
Under $30K purchase OR under $500/mo subscription = full points
Deposits refundable? Trial/return period offered (30–90 days)?
5. Task Capability (15 points)
Evidence of working tasks in real homes (not labs)? 3+ chores = full points
Can it map multi-room homes, navigate stairs, avoid pets/children?
6. Timeline Evidence (15 points)
Production facility confirmed? Supply chain partners named? Units/year capacity disclosed?
Preorders open? Beta/pilot program active? Delivery dates stated?
Has company shipped hardware before? Met previous timelines?
How We Calculate Scores
Each robot gets evaluated monthly based on public information:
- Company announcements: Press releases, blog posts, investor updates
- Third-party reports: Pilot program participants, beta tester feedback, journalist hands-on reviews
- Regulatory filings: FCC/CE certifications, safety test results, patent applications
- Financial indicators: Pricing announcements, funding rounds, manufacturing partnerships
Current Scores (November 2025)
1X NEO: 68/100 — High marks for published pricing ($499/mo subscription, $20K Early Access), clear timeline (2026 U.S. deliveries), and demonstrated home chores. Lower marks for limited third-party testing and no regulatory certifications published yet.
Figure 03: 42/100 — Strong on safety design and industrial track record, but no consumer pricing, no preorder program, and timeline is company-stated without concrete milestones.
Tesla Optimus: 38/100 — Impressive demos and likely strong manufacturing capability, but zero consumer program details, no pricing, no certification disclosures. Still research-phase for home use.
→ See full comparison with detailed scoring breakdown
Why Scores Change
Scores are updated monthly (or sooner for major announcements). Common reasons for score changes:
- Pricing published: +5 to +10 points depending on affordability
- Preorders open: +5 points if refundable, clear terms
- Third-party pilot results: +5 to +10 points if success rates published
- Regulatory certification: +3 to +6 points per major approval
- Missed timeline: -3 to -5 points if stated delivery dates slip without explanation
- Safety incident: -10 to -20 points depending on severity and response
Using Scores to Make Decisions
Score Interpretation Guide
- 70–100: Realistic home availability within 12–18 months. Consider preordering if refundable.
- 50–69: Likely 18–24 months out. Track progress, but wait for more evidence before committing.
- 30–49: Early research/industrial-only. Impressive demos, but consumer program not yet defined.
- 0–29: Concept or early prototype. Years away from home readiness.
Remember: A high score means proximity to consumer availability—not perfection. Even a 70+ robot will have limitations, require adaptation, and need ongoing support.