1X NEO Beta vs Metalman
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and Metalman (Monash University) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
1X NEO BetaUS
Metalman—
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- Metalman2021
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- Metalman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Metalman$185
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Metalman800 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- MetalmanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- Metalman1.5 kg
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- Metalman—
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- Metalman—
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- Metalman—
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betaindoor
- Metalmanoutdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- Metalman—
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Metalman—
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Metalman—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Metalman—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Metalman800 hrs
Reliability
IP Rating
- 1X NEO Beta—
- MetalmanIP65
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Metalman$185
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- Metalman10-20K
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- Metalmanpurchase
Warranty
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Metalman1 yrs
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- Metalmantelecommunication, broadcasting, industry, military
| 1X NEO Betahumanoid1X Technologies AS 61.8Trust Score | MetalmanhumanoidMonash University 46.5Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | US | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $185 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 800 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 800 hrs |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $185 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | telecommunication, broadcasting, industry, military |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Mobility Type, Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Programming, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, SDK Languages, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Deployment Maturity, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
About this comparison
1X NEO Beta vs Metalman 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 Trust Score is calculated.