4NE-1 vs P1 Biped
Side-by-side comparison of 4NE-1 (NEURA Robotics) and P1 Biped (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 4NE-1Germany
- P1 BipedChina
Year First Available
- 4NE-12026
- P1 Biped2024
Verified Deployments
- 4NE-10 Deployments
- P1 Biped0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- P1 BipedContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 4NE-1—
- P1 Biped2 hrs
Availability Status
- 4NE-1ACTIVE
- P1 BipedACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 4NE-1180 mm
- P1 Biped78 mm
Weight
- 4NE-180 kg
- P1 Biped20 kg
Mobility Type
- 4NE-1bipedal
- P1 Bipedbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 4NE-1full bipedal
- P1 Bipedfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 4NE-10.8 m/s
- P1 Biped0.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- 4NE-1No
- P1 Biped—
Terrain
- 4NE-1home, healthcare, customer service
- P1 Bipedrough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 4NE-115 kg
- P1 Biped15 kg
Total DOF
- 4NE-112
- P1 Biped—
Hand DOF
- 4NE-112
- P1 Biped—
Bimanual Coordination
- 4NE-1No
- P1 Biped—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 4NE-1NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform
- P1 Biped11th Gen i7/16GB/512GB Wi-Fi6
Compute Platform
- 4NE-1—
- P1 BipedIntel Core embedded computer
VLM Capable
- 4NE-1No
- P1 Biped—
Foundation Models
- 4NE-1false
- P1 Biped—
Imitation Learning
- 4NE-1No
- P1 Biped—
Programming
- 4NE-1NEURA Ai API
- P1 Biped—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 4NE-1—
- P1 Biped2 hrs
Charging Method
- 4NE-1—
- P1 Bipedmanual swap
Battery Swap
- 4NE-1No
- P1 BipedYes
Software
SDK Languages
- 4NE-1Python
- P1 Biped—
ROS Support
- 4NE-1No
- P1 Biped—
Simulation Platforms
- 4NE-1—
- P1 BipedGazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Gym
Open API
- 4NE-1Yes
- P1 Biped—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 4NE-1commercial
- P1 Bipedprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- P1 BipedContact for quote
Price Tier
- 4NE-180-150K
- P1 Biped—
Pricing Model
- 4NE-1purchase
- P1 Biped—
Applications
- 4NE-1home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service
- P1 Bipedresearch
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|---|---|---|
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 180 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 80 kg | 20 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | home, healthcare, customer service | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 15 kg | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform | 11th Gen i7/16GB/512GB Wi-Fi6 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core embedded computer |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | NEURA Ai API | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Gym |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, 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 4NE-1 and P1 Biped?
4NE-1 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. P1 Biped is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were 4NE-1 and P1 Biped launched?
4NE-1 launched in 2026. P1 Biped launched in 2024.
How do 4NE-1 and P1 Biped compare on the Robo Index?
4NE-1 scores 69/100. P1 Biped scores 66/100. 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 P1 Biped?
4NE-1 carries up to 15 kg. P1 Biped carries up to 15 kg.
Are 4NE-1 and P1 Biped 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 P1 Biped?
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 P1 Biped 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.