NEO vs RAISE A1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
1X Technologies vs Zhiyuan Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, lower price, while RAISE A1 leads in higher payload, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
NEO
1X Technologies
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
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NEO RAISE A1
Specifications
$20,000Price$27,500
168 cmHeight175 cm
30 kgWeight53 kg
75DOF49
25 kgPayload80 kg
4hRuntime—
1.4 m/sSpeed1.94 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)Compute200 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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RAISE A1
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
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (80 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: NEO or RAISE A1?
NEO is cheaper at $20,000 vs $27,500 for RAISE A1. 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 RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 80 kg vs 25 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is NEO or RAISE A1 actually available to buy?
NEO is open for preorders. RAISE A1 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: NEO or RAISE A1?
NEO has no ROS support; RAISE A1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does NEO or RAISE A1 use LiDAR?
RAISE A1 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