1X NEO Beta vs ROBOTERA STAR1
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and ROBOTERA STAR1 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- ROBOTERA STAR1China
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- ROBOTERA STAR12024
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- ROBOTERA STAR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- ROBOTERA STAR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- ROBOTERA STAR1171 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR163 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- ROBOTERA STAR13.6 m/s
Running Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1run capable
Stair Climbing
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- ROBOTERA STAR1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR125 kg
Payload (Peak)
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR120 kg
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- ROBOTERA STAR155
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR17
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- ROBOTERA STAR112
Bimanual Coordination
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- ROBOTERA STAR1275 TOPS
VLM Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Imitation Learning
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Battery Swap
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- ROBOTERA STAR1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- ROBOTERA STAR1purchase
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- ROBOTERA STAR1research, industrial, commercial_service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available | 2024 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 63 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | 3.6 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 25 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 55 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | 275 TOPS |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | ERA-42 AI model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | ERA-42 AI model |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | research, industrial, commercial_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. ROBOTERA STAR1 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were 1X NEO Beta and ROBOTERA STAR1 launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. ROBOTERA STAR1 launched in 2024.
How much does 1X NEO Beta cost compared to ROBOTERA STAR1?
1X NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. ROBOTERA STAR1 is listed at $120,000.
How do 1X NEO Beta and ROBOTERA STAR1 compare on the Robo Index?
1X NEO Beta scores 85/100. ROBOTERA STAR1 scores 87/100. The Robo Index 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
1X NEO Beta carries up to 24.95 kg. ROBOTERA STAR1 carries up to 20 kg.
Are 1X NEO Beta and ROBOTERA STAR1 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
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 ROBOTERA STAR1 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 Robo Index is calculated.