NEO vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
1X Technologies vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price, while G1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, NEO has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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NEO G1
Specifications
$20,000Price$87,000
168 cmHeight173 cm
30 kgWeight85 kg
75DOF47
25 kgPayload10 kg
4hRuntime10h
1.4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
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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G1
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
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: NEO or G1?
NEO is cheaper at $20,000 vs $87,000 for G1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: NEO or G1?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is NEO or G1 actually available to buy?
NEO is open for preorders. G1 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 G1 use LiDAR?
G1 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: 2025