1X NEO Beta vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- R1 Pro—
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
Teleoperation
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Safety
Emergency Stops
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 Pro1
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- R1 ProYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- R1 Propurchase
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- R1 Proresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available | 2024 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $69,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 126 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $69,999 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Open API, 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 R1 Pro?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI.
When were 1X NEO Beta and R1 Pro launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. R1 Pro launched in 2024.
How much does 1X NEO Beta cost compared to R1 Pro?
1X NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. R1 Pro is listed at $69,999.
How do 1X NEO Beta and R1 Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. R1 Pro scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between 1X NEO Beta and R1 Pro?
1X NEO Beta carries up to 24.95 kg. R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg.
Are 1X NEO Beta and R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
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 R1 Pro 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.