NEO vs SE01: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
1X Technologies vs EngineAI Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while SE01 leads in faster speed. Overall, NEO has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
SE01
EngineAI Robotics
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NEO SE01
Specifications
$20,000Price$20,000
168 cmHeight170 cm
30 kgWeight55 kg
75DOF32
25 kgPayload—
4hRuntime2h
1.4 m/sSpeed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeN/A
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
?Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
◔Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
10
NEO
/100
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SE01
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
NEO
Pros
- Open for preorders
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
SE01
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: NEO or SE01?
SE01 is cheaper at $20,000 vs $20,000 for NEO. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Is NEO or SE01 actually available to buy?
NEO is open for preorders. SE01 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does NEO or SE01 use LiDAR?
SE01 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NEO does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024