1X NEO Beta vs Valkyrie
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and Valkyrie (NASA) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- Valkyrie—
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- Valkyrie2013
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- Valkyrie0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Valkyrie$2,450
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Valkyrie1 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- ValkyrieACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- Valkyrie180 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- Valkyrie136 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- Valkyriebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- Valkyriefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- Valkyrie—
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- Valkyrierough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- Valkyrie—
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Valkyrie32
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Valkyrie7
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Valkyrie6
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- ValkyrieHigh-performance processors
Compute Platform
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ValkyrieIntel Core i7
Teleoperation
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Valkyrievr_headset
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Valkyrieteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Valkyrie1 hrs
Battery Capacity
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Valkyrie1.8 kWh
Charging Method
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Valkyrietethered
Battery Swap
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ValkyrieYes
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ValkyrieYes
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Valkyrieteleoperation
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Valkyrieros2 community
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- ValkyrieYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- Valkyrieprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- Valkyrie$2,450
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- Valkyrie10-20K
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- Valkyriepurchase
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- Valkyriehazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $2,450 |
| 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 | 180 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 136 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 6 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | High-performance processors |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.8 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $2,450 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, 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 Valkyrie?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. Valkyrie is made by NASA.
When were 1X NEO Beta and Valkyrie launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. Valkyrie launched in 2013.
How much does 1X NEO Beta cost compared to Valkyrie?
1X NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. Valkyrie is listed at $2,450.
How do 1X NEO Beta and Valkyrie compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. Valkyrie scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 1X NEO Beta and Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie?
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 Valkyrie 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.