1X NEO Beta vs Elf-Iridium
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and Elf-Iridium (AheadForm) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- Elf-Iridium—
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- Elf-Iridium—
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- Elf-Iridium0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- Elf-IridiumACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- Elf-Iridium—
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- Elf-Iridium—
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- Elf-Iridiumstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- Elf-Iridiumother
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- Elf-Iridium—
Stair Climbing
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- Elf-Iridiumflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- Elf-Iridium—
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Elf-Iridium—
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Elf-Iridium—
Bimanual Coordination
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Tool Use
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Elf-Iridium—
VLM Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Imitation Learning
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Elf-Iridium—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Fall Recovery
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Human Detection Method
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Elf-Iridium—
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-Iridiumclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- Elf-Iridiumprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- Elf-Iridium—
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- Elf-Iridium—
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- Elf-Iridiumother
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | none |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | none |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | other |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, 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 Elf-Iridium?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. Elf-Iridium is made by AheadForm.
How do 1X NEO Beta and Elf-Iridium compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. Elf-Iridium scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 1X NEO Beta and Elf-Iridium 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 Elf-Iridium?
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 Elf-Iridium 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.