4NE-1 vs AlexBot
Side-by-side comparison of 4NE-1 (NEURA Robotics) and AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 4NE-1Germany
- AlexBotChina
Year First Available
- 4NE-12026
- AlexBot2024
Verified Deployments
- 4NE-10 Deployments
- AlexBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- AlexBot$4,298 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 4NE-1—
- AlexBot2 hrs
Availability Status
- 4NE-1ACTIVE
- AlexBotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 4NE-180 kg
- AlexBot65 kg
Height
- 4NE-1180 mm
- AlexBot1700 mm
Mobility Type
- 4NE-1bipedal
- AlexBotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 4NE-1full bipedal
- AlexBotfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 4NE-10.8 m/s
- AlexBot2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBot—
Terrain
- 4NE-1home, healthcare, customer service
- AlexBotindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 4NE-115 kg
- AlexBot20 kg
Total DOF
- 4NE-112
- AlexBot5
Arm DOF
- 4NE-1—
- AlexBot7
Hand DOF
- 4NE-112
- AlexBot12
Bimanual Coordination
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBotNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 4NE-1NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform
- AlexBotNVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
VLM Capable
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBotNo
Foundation Models
- 4NE-1false
- AlexBot—
Imitation Learning
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBotYes
Programming
- 4NE-1NEURA Ai API
- AlexBotopen-source
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBotNo
Software
SDK Languages
- 4NE-1Python
- AlexBotC
ROS Support
- 4NE-1No
- AlexBotNo
Open API
- 4NE-1Yes
- AlexBotNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 4NE-1commercial
- AlexBotcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- AlexBot$4,298 USD
Price Tier
- 4NE-180-150K
- AlexBotunder_50k
Pricing Model
- 4NE-1purchase
- AlexBotoutright purchase
Applications
- 4NE-1home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service
- AlexBothumanoid service robot
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $4,298 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 65 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 180 mm | 1700 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | home, healthcare, customer service | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | 5 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 12 | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | NEURA Ai API | open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | C |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $4,298 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service | humanoid service robot |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Runtime, 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
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 4NE-1 | AlexBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $63,250 | $4,298 |
| Payback period | 15.2 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $186,750 | $245,702 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +295% | +5717% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes 4NE-1 and AlexBot?
4NE-1 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN.
When were 4NE-1 and AlexBot launched?
4NE-1 launched in 2026. AlexBot launched in 2024.
How do 4NE-1 and AlexBot compare on the Robo Index?
4NE-1 grades A on the Robo Index. AlexBot grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between 4NE-1 and AlexBot?
4NE-1 carries up to 15 kg. AlexBot carries up to 20 kg.
Are 4NE-1 and AlexBot 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 4NE-1 and AlexBot?
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
4NE-1 vs AlexBot 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.