1X NEO vs Unitree R1
The 1X NEO is on pre-order at $20,000. The Unitree R1 is listed at $4,900, but we couldn’t confirm it can be ordered now. The 1X NEO is 45 cm taller.
| 1X NEO | Unitree R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-order | Not confirmed orderable |
| Autonomy | Teleoperated assist | Unclear |
| Price (USD) | $20,000 | $4,900 |
| Height | 168 cm | 123 cm |
| Weight | 29.9 kg | 27 kg |
| Payload | 24.9 kg, carry | — |
| Battery | 842 Wh | — |
| Runtime | 4 h | 1 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 75 | 20 |
| Walking speed | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Top speed | 6.2 m/s, max run speed | — |
| 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 | unitree.com, shop.unitree.com 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. Unitree R1: Offer/status checked Oct 26, 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 Unitree R1 is unclear (the maker does not say).
- Only the 1X NEO has a claim or demo for fold laundry, dishes, tidy up, fetch things, keep you company, carry loads.
- The 1X NEO weighs 2.9 kg more (29.9 vs 27 kg).
- Published runtime: 1X NEO, 4 h; Unitree R1, 1 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: 1X NEO, yes; Unitree R1, 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)"
Unitree R1 in brief
The Unitree R1 is listed for $4,900 (R1 AIR), but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now. The white R1 AIR is backordered at the Unitree shop; the shop does not mark the other colour.
Unitree says R1 has a built-in AI model for speech and images. Only the R1 EDU version can be programmed by owners. (shop.unitree.com)