NEO vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of NEO (1X Technologies AS) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NEOUnited States
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- NEO2026
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- NEO0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- NEOACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- NEO167.64 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- NEO29.9 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- NEObipedal
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- NEOservice humanoid
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- NEO1.4 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Stair Climbing
- NEONo
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- NEOflat_indoor
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- NEO25 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- NEO52
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- NEO7
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- NEO22
- REEM-C19
Bimanual Coordination
- NEOYes
- REEM-CNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- NEO1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor)
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
VLM Capable
- NEOYes
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- NEO1X World Model
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- NEONo
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Battery Swap
- NEONo
- REEM-CNo
Software
SDK Languages
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- NEONo
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- NEONo
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- NEOprototype
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- NEO<10K
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- NEOpurchase
- REEM-Clease
Warranty
- NEO3 yrs
- REEM-C—
Applications
- NEOcleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- REEM-Cresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 167.64 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 52 | 44 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 19 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor) | Dual i7 computers |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | 1X World Model | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | voice, mobile app | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | voice, mobile app | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | lease |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | cleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality | 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes NEO and REEM-C?
NEO is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were NEO and REEM-C launched?
NEO launched in 2026. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does NEO cost compared to REEM-C?
NEO is listed at $20,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do NEO and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
NEO scores 62/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between NEO and REEM-C?
NEO carries up to 8.16 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are NEO and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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About this comparison
NEO vs REEM-C 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.