AlphaBot 2 vs NEO Gamma
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and NEO Gamma (1X Technologies AS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- NEO GammaUnited States
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- NEO Gamma2025
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- NEO Gamma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- NEO Gamma$20,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- NEO Gamma—
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- NEO GammaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- NEO Gamma1650 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- NEO Gamma30.3 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- NEO Gammabipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- NEO Gammafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlphaBot 2—
- NEO Gamma1.4 m/s
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- NEO Gamma—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- NEO GammaNo
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- NEO Gammaindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- NEO Gamma68 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- NEO Gamma75
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- NEO Gamma22
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- NEO Gamma—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- NEO Gamma—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- NEO GammaNo
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- NEO Gamma—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- NEO GammaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- NEO Gamma—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- NEO Gammafalse
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- NEO Gamma—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- NEO Gammanatural language
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- NEO Gamma—
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- NEO Gamma—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- NEO Gamma—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- NEO Gamma—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- NEO Gamma—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- NEO Gamma—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- NEO Gammanatural language
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- NEO GammaNo
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- NEO GammaNo
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- NEO Gamma—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- NEO Gammacommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- NEO Gamma$20,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- NEO Gamma40-80K
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- NEO Gammapurchase
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- NEO Gamma—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- NEO Gammaeldercare_assistance, cleaning
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 1650 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 30.3 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 75 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Alpha Brain | NVIDIA Robotics Platform |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Alpha Brain GOVLA | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | natural language |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS2 | natural language |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | eldercare_assistance, cleaning |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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 | AlphaBot 2 | NEO Gamma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $20,000 |
| Payback period | — | 4.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $230,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1150% |
AlphaBot 2 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlphaBot 2 and NEO Gamma?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. NEO Gamma is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US.
When were AlphaBot 2 and NEO Gamma launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. NEO Gamma launched in 2025.
How do AlphaBot 2 and NEO Gamma compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. NEO Gamma 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.
Are AlphaBot 2 and NEO Gamma 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 AlphaBot 2 and NEO Gamma?
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
AlphaBot 2 vs NEO Gamma 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.