NEO vs Sanbot S1
Side-by-side comparison of NEO (1X Technologies AS) and Sanbot S1 (Cloraint Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NEOUnited States
- Sanbot S1—
Year First Available
- NEO2026
- Sanbot S1—
Verified Deployments
- NEO0 Deployments
- Sanbot S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- Sanbot S1$11,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Availability Status
- NEOACTIVE
- Sanbot S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- NEO29.9 kg
- Sanbot S1100 kg
Height
- NEO167.64 mm
- Sanbot S1848.32 mm
Mobility Type
- NEObipedal
- Sanbot S1static
Humanoid Subtype
- NEOservice humanoid
- Sanbot S1service humanoid
Walking Speed
- NEO1.4 m/s
- Sanbot S15 m/s
Stair Climbing
- NEONo
- Sanbot S1No
Terrain
- NEOflat_indoor
- Sanbot S1home
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- NEO25 kg
- Sanbot S175 kg
Total DOF
- NEO52
- Sanbot S127
Arm DOF
- NEO7
- Sanbot S110
Hand DOF
- NEO22
- Sanbot S11x2(L/R) DOF
Bimanual Coordination
- NEOYes
- Sanbot S1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- NEO1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor)
- Sanbot S1—
VLM Capable
- NEOYes
- Sanbot S1No
Foundation Models
- NEO1X World Model
- Sanbot S1false
Imitation Learning
- NEONo
- Sanbot S1No
Programming
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- Sanbot S1Amazon Alexa
Battery & Power
Runtime
- NEO4 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Battery Swap
- NEONo
- Sanbot S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- NEOvoice, mobile app
- Sanbot S1none
ROS Support
- NEONo
- Sanbot S1No
Open API
- NEONo
- Sanbot S1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- NEOprototype
- Sanbot S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NEO$20,000
- Sanbot S1$11,000
Price Tier
- NEO<10K
- Sanbot S1—
Pricing Model
- NEOpurchase
- Sanbot S1—
Warranty
- NEO3 yrs
- Sanbot S1—
Applications
- NEOcleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Sanbot S1healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $11,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 100 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167.64 mm | 848.32 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | service humanoid | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | home |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 75 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 52 | 27 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 10 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 1x2(L/R) DOF |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1X NEO Cortex (Nvidia Jetson Thor) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | 1X World Model | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | voice, mobile app | Amazon Alexa |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | voice, mobile app | none |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $11,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | cleaning, eldercare_assistance, hospitality | healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service |
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 Sanbot S1?
NEO is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. Sanbot S1 is made by Cloraint Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
How much does NEO cost compared to Sanbot S1?
NEO is listed at $20,000. Sanbot S1 is listed at $11,000.
How do NEO and Sanbot S1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
NEO scores 62/100. Sanbot S1 scores 46/100. 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 Sanbot S1?
NEO carries up to 8.16 kg. Sanbot S1 carries up to 75 kg.
Are NEO and Sanbot S1 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 Sanbot S1?
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 Sanbot S1 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.