NEO vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of NEO (1X Technologies AS) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NEOUnited States
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- NEO2026
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- NEO0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- pib.Pro$111
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Availability Status
- NEOACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- NEO29.9 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Height
- NEO167.64 mm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Mobility Type
- NEObipedal
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- NEOservice humanoid
- pib.Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- NEO1.4 m/s
- pib.Pro—
Stair Climbing
- NEONo
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- NEOflat_indoor
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- NEO25 kg
- pib.Pro—
Total DOF
- NEO52
- pib.Pro—
Arm DOF
- NEO7
- pib.Pro—
Hand DOF
- NEO22
- pib.Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- NEOYes
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- NEO1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor)
- pib.Pro—
VLM Capable
- NEOYes
- pib.Pro—
Foundation Models
- NEO1X World Model
- pib.Pro—
Imitation Learning
- NEONo
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Battery Swap
- NEONo
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- NEONo
- pib.ProYes
Open API
- NEONo
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- NEOprototype
- pib.Procommercial
IP Rating
- NEO—
- pib.ProIP69K
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- pib.Pro$111
Price Tier
- NEO<10K
- pib.Pro<10K
Pricing Model
- NEOpurchase
- pib.Propurchase
Warranty
- NEO3 yrs
- pib.Pro—
Applications
- NEOcleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $111 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167.64 mm | 890 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 52 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | 1X World Model | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | voice, mobile app | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | voice, mobile app | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $111 |
| Price Tier | <10K | <10K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | cleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
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, 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, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes NEO and pib.Pro?
NEO is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were NEO and pib.Pro launched?
NEO launched in 2026. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does NEO cost compared to pib.Pro?
NEO is listed at $20,000. pib.Pro is listed at $111.
How do NEO and pib.Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
NEO scores 62/100. pib.Pro scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are NEO and pib.Pro 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 NEO and pib.Pro?
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
NEO vs pib.Pro 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.