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NEO
by 1X Technologies · humanoid · Announced 2024
$20,000
$20,000 purchase or $499/month subscription
1X's consumer bipedal humanoid with tendon-driven actuation for safe, quiet home operation at $20K.
Overview
The NEO is a humanoid developed by 1X Technologies (Norway), first announced in 2024. It is available for pre-order. Standing 168 cm tall, weighing 30 kg, with 75 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 25 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 1.4 m/s, a battery runtime of 240 minutes, a 842 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by Proprietary (World Model AI onboard), equipped with Vision-based cameras, force sensing throughout. Pricing starts at $20,000 ($20,000 purchase or $499/month subscription).
Specifications
Height
168 cm
Weight
30 kg
DOF
75
Payload
25 kg
Runtime
4h
Max Speed
1.4 m/s
Battery
842 Wh
Charge Time
24 min
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)
ROS
None
Platform
Sensors
Vision-based camerasforce sensing throughout
Operating System
Proprietary
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2024
FAQ
Q.What is the price of NEO?
The NEO is priced at $20,000 USD. $20,000 purchase or $499/month subscription
Q.What are the specs of NEO?
NEO features 75 DOF, 168cm, 30kg, 25kg payload, 240 min runtime. Proprietary (World Model AI onboard), no ROS.
Q.Is NEO available to buy?
NEO is available for pre-order but has not started shipping yet.
Q.Who makes NEO?
NEO is made by 1X Technologies, headquartered in Norway. Official manufacturer site: https://www.1x.tech.
Q.Does NEO support ROS?
NEO does not list official ROS support. 1X Technologies ships NEO with a proprietary software stack; third-party ROS integration is not officially endorsed.
Q.How long does the NEO battery last?
NEO runs for approximately 4h on a single charge (battery capacity: 842 Wh).
Q.What payload can NEO carry?
NEO is rated to carry up to 25 kg of payload, suitable for industrial logistics and warehouse workloads.
Q.How fast is NEO?
NEO has a published maximum walking speed of 1.4 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to NEO?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to NEO include Forerunner K2 by Kepler Robotics, Forerunner K1 by Kepler Robotics, RAISE A1 by Zhiyuan Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/1x-neo-vs-kepler-k2.