Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Humanoid robots have arrived to New York City, and they're ready for purchase!

In this episode of NYC Innovates, we visit Koid Shop, NYC's first retail location dedicated to general-purpose humanoid robots. We meet the companies building the future: Catena's avatar control technology, Inspired's socially-aware robots with personality, and AGIBOTs AI-powered dancers. We discuss the price barriers, safety concerns, and the real-world applications transforming everything from airports to your home. The biggest questions remain: how will these robots do in the consumer market? and would you buy one?

00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Koid Shop pop-up store opens in Soho
02:17 - The price barrier
03:17 - Avatar control system
04:32 - Meet InBot: Socially aware robots with personality
05:46 - The geopolitical reality: Chinese hardware, US software
07:09 - Safety first: Design decisions and liability concerns
08:24 - Future of commerce: Robots shopping and paying for goods
09:44 - Who actually buys these robots?
10:37 - How robots learn and explore your home

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