1X NEO Beta vs AI Sweet Mate
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and AI Sweet Mate (Noetix Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- AI Sweet MateChina
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- AI Sweet Mate2025
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- AI Sweet Mate0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- AI Sweet Mate$2,785
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- AI Sweet Mate2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- AI Sweet MateACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- AI Sweet Mate98 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- AI Sweet Mate17 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- AI Sweet Matebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- AI Sweet Matefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- AI Sweet Mate—
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- AI Sweet Mateflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- AI Sweet Mate—
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- AI Sweet Mate21
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet Mate4
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- AI Sweet Mate—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- AI Sweet Mate6 TOPS
Teleoperation
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet Matemobile_app
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- AI Sweet Matevisual_block, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- AI Sweet Mate2.5 hrs
Charging Method
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet Matemanual swap
Battery Swap
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet MateYes
Safety
Fall Recovery
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet MateYes
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- AI Sweet Matevisual_block, proprietary_app
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- AI Sweet MateYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- AI Sweet Mateproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- AI Sweet Mate$2,785
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- AI Sweet Mate<10K
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- AI Sweet Matecapex
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- AI Sweet Mateeducation, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $2,785 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 98 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 17 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | 6 TOPS |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | mobile_app |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | visual_block, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | visual_block, proprietary_app |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $2,785 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes 1X NEO Beta and AI Sweet Mate?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. AI Sweet Mate is made by Noetix Robotics, based in CN.
When were 1X NEO Beta and AI Sweet Mate launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. AI Sweet Mate launched in 2025.
How much does 1X NEO Beta cost compared to AI Sweet Mate?
1X NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. AI Sweet Mate is listed at $2,785.
How do 1X NEO Beta and AI Sweet Mate compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. AI Sweet Mate scores 30/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 1X NEO Beta and AI Sweet Mate in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 1X NEO Beta and AI Sweet Mate?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
1X NEO Beta vs AI Sweet Mate compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.