DR02 vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
DEEP Robotics vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
DR02 leads in higher payload, faster speed. Overall, DR02 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
DR02
DEEP Robotics
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
DNA Fingerprint Overlay
DR02 4NE-1
Specifications
ContactPrice$114,500
175 cmHeight180 cm
—Weight80 kg
—DOF55
20 kgPayload15 kg
7hRuntime7h
4 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
275 TOPSComputeNEURA 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
—
DR02
/100
15
4NE-1
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Pros and cons at a glance
DR02
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
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
How do DR02 and 4NE-1 compare on price?
DR02: Contact. 4NE-1: $114,500. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: DR02 or 4NE-1?
DR02 rates a higher payload at 20 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is DR02 or 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
DR02 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.
Does DR02 or 4NE-1 use LiDAR?
DR02 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; 4NE-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025