1X NEO Beta vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- 1X NEO Beta—
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- TORO6
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- TORO—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- 1X NEO Beta—
- TOROYes
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- TORO—
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- TOROros2 community
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- TORO—
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- TORO—
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- TOROassembly, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2013 |
| 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 | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| 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 | assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 TORO?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were 1X NEO Beta and TORO launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. TORO launched in 2013.
How do 1X NEO Beta and TORO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. TORO scores 28/100. 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 TORO?
1X NEO Beta carries up to 24.95 kg. TORO carries up to 10 kg.
Are 1X NEO Beta and TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.