1X NEO vs EngineAI PM01
The 1X NEO is on pre-order at $20,000. The EngineAI PM01 is of unclear availability. The 1X NEO is 28 cm taller.
| 1X NEO | EngineAI PM01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-order | Unclear |
| Autonomy | Teleoperated assist | Developer platform |
| Price (USD) | $20,000 | — |
| Height | 168 cm | 140 cm |
| Weight | 29.9 kg | 44.5 kg |
| Payload | 24.9 kg, carry | — |
| Battery | 842 Wh | — |
| Runtime | 4 h | 2 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 75 | 24 |
| Walking speed | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Top speed | 6.2 m/s, max run speed | Over 2 m/s |
| Fold laundry | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Dishes | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Tidy up | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Fetch things | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Keep you company | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Carry loads | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Sources | 1x.tech, 1x.tech all facts | engineai.com.cn all facts |
A teal edge marks the better figure. The cheaper price is marked only when both robots can be ordered. "—" means the maker does not publish it. Runtime is not ranked because ranges and conditions vary. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. 1X NEO: Offer/status checked Oct 26, 2026. EngineAI PM01: Offer/status checked Oct 27, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Autonomy differs: the 1X NEO is teleoperated assist (a remote human operator can operate it); the EngineAI PM01 is developer platform (you program what it does).
- Only the 1X NEO has a claim or demo for fold laundry, dishes, tidy up, fetch things, keep you company, carry loads.
- The EngineAI PM01 weighs 14.6 kg more (44.5 vs 29.9 kg).
- Published runtime: 1X NEO, 4 h; EngineAI PM01, 2 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: 1X NEO, yes; EngineAI PM01, not stated.
1X NEO in brief
New buyers can pre-order the 1X NEO for $20,000; new orders aren’t being delivered yet.
1X says NEO works on its own by default. For chores it doesn't know, a 1X Expert can remotely supervise it at times you schedule. (1x.tech)
Fold laundry: "tackling tasks like folding laundry, organizing shelves, and tidying spaces"
Dishes: "Put Away Dishes"
Tidy up: "tackling tasks like folding laundry, organizing shelves, and tidying spaces"
Fetch things: "performs functions like opening doors for guests, fetching items, and turning off the lights at night"
Keep you company: "Shares jokes, stories, and games for lively, natural conversations"
Carry loads: "NEO is capable of lifting 154 pounds (69.85 kg) and carrying 55 pounds (24.95kg)"
EngineAI PM01 in brief
We can't confirm the EngineAI PM01 can be bought new today.
EngineAI sells PM01 as a fully open robot for research and education, with low-level hardware access plus training and deployment code. (engineai.com.cn)