Dobot’s Rover X1 Signals Next Phase of Affordable Home Robotics

Shenzhen-based Dobot has launched the Rover X1, a versatile consumer robot dog priced at 7,499 yuan (US$1,030), marking a push toward more capable and affordable home robots. Unlike many single-purpose household robots, Rover X1 integrates industrial-grade sensing, navigation, and motion control, enabling it to carry items, patrol for home security, support filming, assist with coding education, and provide companionship. The first day of sales saw more than 5,000 reservations.

Industry experts say Rover X1 stands out by combining multiple functional modules at a lower price point, reflecting Shenzhen’s maturity in robotics supply chains and component integration. While consumer robot dogs in China typically cost between 8,000 and 20,000 yuan, Dobot has lowered the barrier for families curious about robotics and AI-assisted living.

Dobot’s newly-launched Rover X1 robot dog interacts with a kid in home environment.

Analysts note the home robotics market is shifting from single-task devices—like vacuums or smart speakers—toward multi-functional systems that can adapt to diverse household environments. With aging demographics, smaller households, and rising interest in personal robotics, demand is expected to grow for robots that handle daily chores, mobility support, and emotional presence. To scale adoption, experts emphasize continued hardware improvements, longer run-time, and designs tailored to real consumer needs—not just novelty.