4NE-1 vs LARA
Side-by-side comparison of 4NE-1 (NEURA Robotics) and LARA (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 4NE-1Germany
- LARAGermany
Year First Available
- 4NE-12026
- LARA—
Verified Deployments
- 4NE-10 Deployments
- LARA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- LARA$16,500 USD
Availability Status
- 4NE-1ACTIVE
- LARAACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 4NE-180 kg
- LARA18 kg
Height
- 4NE-1180 mm
- LARA590 mm
Mobility Type
- 4NE-1bipedal
- LARAstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- 4NE-1full bipedal
- LARAfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 4NE-10.8 m/s
- LARA1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Terrain
- 4NE-1home, healthcare, customer service
- LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 4NE-115 kg
- LARA3 kg
Total DOF
- 4NE-112
- LARA6
Hand DOF
- 4NE-112
- LARA—
Arm Reach
- 4NE-1—
- LARA80 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- 4NE-1—
- LARA±0.02 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 4NE-1NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform
- LARA—
VLM Capable
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Foundation Models
- 4NE-1false
- LARAfalse
Imitation Learning
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Programming
- 4NE-1NEURA Ai API
- LARAprogrammable control systems
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Software
SDK Languages
- 4NE-1Python
- LARAPython
ROS Support
- 4NE-1No
- LARANo
Open API
- 4NE-1Yes
- LARANo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 4NE-1commercial
- LARAcommercial
IP Rating
- 4NE-1—
- LARAIP54/IP66
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- LARA$16,500 USD
Price Tier
- 4NE-180-150K
- LARA20-40K
Pricing Model
- 4NE-1purchase
- LARAcapex, lease
Applications
- 4NE-1home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service
- LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $16,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 18 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 180 mm | 590 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | home, healthcare, customer service | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | NEURA Ai API | programmable control systems |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54/IP66 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $16,500 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex, lease |
| Applications (values differ) | home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service | palletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Grip Strength, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes 4NE-1 and LARA?
4NE-1 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do 4NE-1 and LARA compare on the Robo Index?
4NE-1 scores 82/100. LARA scores 79/100. 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 4NE-1 and LARA?
4NE-1 carries up to 15 kg. LARA carries up to 3 kg.
Are 4NE-1 and LARA 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 LARA?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
4NE-1 vs LARA 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.