Robot at Your 2026 Christmas Party: How to Use It and When to Book
Written by ROBOTio Team · · 7 min read
Article summary
A humanoid robot can welcome guests, present awards and perform a show at your Christmas party. We explain how to build it into the programme and why to settle the date as early as summer.
A humanoid robot works best at a Christmas party in two roles: as a moment that captivates guests right at the entrance, and as a fixed point in the programme, such as an award presentation or a five-minute show. People then talk about the party afterwards, because guests have something to film and share. Do, however, settle the date in good time. Corporate parties are squeezed into weekday evenings from the end of November to mid-December, and a robot can be at only one event each evening. ## Why People Talk About a Party with a Robot Most Christmas parties follow a similar script: a welcome drink, a speech, dinner, music. A week later, guests remember the food and, at most, one anecdote. A robot adds something they do not expect. It moves, responds and talks to people, so a conversation naturally forms around it. Photos with the robot are usually a favourite part of the event, and guests are happy to share them on social media. The organiser thus receives photos and videos from guests' phones without having to commission them. It looked similar at [PX Party 2026](https://robotio.eu/case-study/px-party-2026-tri-humanoidni-roboti), where three humanoids opened the evening for roughly 600 guests. The robots came out among the guests, who filmed them, and the first moment of the evening happened before the official programme even began. ## How to Build the Robot into the Programme A robot works best as part of the event's dramaturgy, not as a decoration in the corner of the hall. These roles have proven their worth: - **Welcome at the entrance.** The robot greets guests and answers simpler questions. The ice is broken before the programme even starts. - **Appearance with the host.** The humanoid joins the opening of the evening and hands the floor back to the host. A few well-written lines are enough. - **Award presentation.** When announcing successful teams, anniversaries or employee recognition, the robot brings the award to the stage. It is amusing and dignified at the same time. - **Mingling among guests.** Outside the main points of the evening, the robots move among people, chat with them and pose for photos. - **The highlight of the evening.** If you want a powerful moment, include the ROBOrevue show. The robot speaks the language in which a guest addresses it. The website works with 13 languages, so it is also suitable for international teams. You approve the persona and lines in advance, so you can work in company jokes, team names or thanks for the past year. At the anniversary celebration of a construction company in Třešť, the programme relied on more than 70 tailor-made recorded lines. You can read more in the [project for Podzimek](https://robotio.eu/case-study/podzimek-130-let-trest-2026). ### What the Robot Does on Its Own and What the Operator Does The robot maintains its movement and balance on its own. The operator controls direction and gestures. For each robot, two operators are present throughout the event, keeping the space safe, organising the photo queue and adapting the pace to the mood of the evening. The script and approval of the lines remain with you. We take care of the rest. ## ROBOrevue as the Highlight of the Evening [ROBOrevue](https://robotio.eu/case-study/roborevue-svetova-premiera-pariz-2026) is a 5-minute show featuring three humanoid robots and three live dancers. It is a standalone stage programme with choreography, suitable as the main point of the evening. The world premiere took place on 1 September 2026 in Paris, and the Czech premiere on 3 September 2026 in Brno. At [BEplan Brno 2026](https://robotio.eu/case-study/beplan-brno-2026-ceska-premiera-roborevue), the robots were among the guests from the afternoon and performed the Czech premiere of the show in the evening. The practical requirement is space. The show needs a stage or a dedicated area of at least 12 × 6 m with a level, stable surface. Verify this right at the start when choosing a venue. The show will not fit into a restaurant with narrow aisles between tables, but a robot mingling among guests can still work well there. We will then determine the format together, based on the space. ## Why Settle the Date as Early as Summer The reason is simple: demand is concentrated into a few weeks. 1. **A short window.** Parties take place mainly on weekday evenings from the end of November to mid-December. All interested parties have to fit into those few weeks. 2. **One robot, one event.** A robot can be at only one event each evening. If a busy evening is taken, the next enquirer can no longer get the same robot for it. 3. **The fleet is finite.** At a single event we deploy up to 4 humanoids, but on a popular date several companies share the robots. 4. **Time for preparation.** The persona, lines, entrance route and on-site rehearsal take time. Approving texts in the middle of November is unnecessary stress. If you are reading this at the beginning of autumn, dates on the most sought-after days may be busy, but do have availability checked. We confirm availability within 24 hours of your enquiry. ## What to Prepare for Your Enquiry We can prepare your quotation faster if you have these five things to hand: - the date and, if applicable, a backup date, - the venue and an estimate of the number of guests, - an approximate schedule of the evening and when the robot is to appear, - the dimensions of the stage or free space, - whether it should be a welcome and photos, an award presentation, or a show. You must provide a level surface, a power socket nearby, and access for operators and transport cases. We take care of transport, installation and the on-site rehearsal. Prices are not listed on the website; you will receive a quotation with the scope of services within 24 hours via the enquiry form. Which robot is suitable? The compact [Unitree G1](https://robotio.eu/unitree-g1-basic), 135 cm tall, fits even into a smaller space. The taller Unitree H2, 180 cm tall, is visible from a distance. You can find an overview of the fleet in the [models](https://robotio.eu/models) section, and more about the manufacturer on the [Unitree brand page](https://robotio.eu/brands/unitree). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How many robots do I need for a party? It depends on the format. One robot is enough for a welcome and photos. The ROBOrevue show requires three humanoids and three dancers. At a single event we deploy up to 4 humanoids. ### Can the robot work in a smaller hall? Yes, provided you do not need the show. The robot moves among guests, poses for photos and presents awards. The minimum area requirement of 12 × 6 m applies only to ROBOrevue. You can find more ideas on the [robot for corporate events](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) page or at [photos with a robot](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type). ### Do we have to prepare our own texts for the robot? You do not need to write everything yourselves. We propose the persona and lines, and you approve them before the event. You then add your company-specific details. ### Do you also travel outside Prague? Yes. We travel throughout Czechia, Slovakia and Europe. For example, [robot rental in Brno](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) is a common destination for us. **Planning a Christmas party in 2026?** Send us the date and venue via the [enquiry form on the rental page](https://robotio.eu/robot-rental). We will confirm the availability of your date within 24 hours and propose a programme tailored to your evening.Want to see a humanoid at your own event? Find out how to rent a humanoid robot with our own operators.
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- Christmas party
- corporate events
- humanoid robot
- ROBOrevue
- robot rental
- events 2026
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