NEO Beta vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NEO BetaUnited States
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- NEO Beta2023
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- NEO Beta0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NEO Beta3 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- NEO BetaACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- NEO Beta165 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- NEO Beta30 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- NEO Betabipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- NEO Betafull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- NEO Beta1.1 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- NEO Betadomestic, research, service
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- NEO Beta20 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- NEO Beta32
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R12
Bimanual Coordination
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- NEO Beta1X VLA Model
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- NEO BetaYes
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- NEO Betateleoperated
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- NEO Beta2 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- NEO Betateleoperated
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- NEO Beta—
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- NEO Betaprototype
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- NEO Beta20-40K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- NEO Betapurchase
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, cleaning, logistics, manufacturing
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | domestic, research, service | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1X VLA Model | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperated | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | teleoperated | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, cleaning, logistics, manufacturing | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots
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 | NEO Beta | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | +355% |
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 NEO Beta and Robbyant R1?
NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were NEO Beta and Robbyant R1 launched?
NEO Beta launched in 2023. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How much does NEO Beta cost compared to Robbyant R1?
NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do NEO Beta and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
NEO Beta grades BBB on the Robo Index. Robbyant R1 grades AA. 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 NEO Beta and Robbyant R1 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 Beta and Robbyant R1?
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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NEO Beta vs Robbyant R1 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.