T1 vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Booster Robotics vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
T1 leads in lower price, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, 4NE-1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
T1
Booster Robotics
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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T1 4NE-1
Specifications
$33,949Price$114,500
119 cmHeight180 cm
30 kgWeight80 kg
23DOF55
—Payload15 kg
2hRuntime7h
0.5 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (200 TOPS) + Intel Core i7ComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
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
75
T1
/100
15
4NE-1
ROS2 + Python/C++ SDKs. RoboCup community. 50+ research teams.
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Pros and cons at a glance
T1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: T1 or 4NE-1?
T1 is cheaper at $33,949 vs $114,500 for 4NE-1. 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 T1 or 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
T1 is shipping to customers. 4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. 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: T1 or 4NE-1?
T1 has ros2; 4NE-1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2024