1X NEO vs Reachy
Compare 1X NEO (1X Technologies) and Reachy (Pollen Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | 1X NEO | Reachy |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 1X Technologies | Pollen Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Norway | France |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 15 |
| Weight (kg) | 27 | 12 |
| Battery life (h) | 2 | 4 |
| Payload | 10 kg | 2 kg |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | N/A (stationary torso) |
| Actuators | Custom Electromechanical Actuators | Brushless DC with Position Feedback |
| Primary sensor | 360-degree Vision Array + Depth Sensors | Stereo Camera + Joint Encoders + IMU |
| Function | Home assistance | Research & development |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Status | Testing | Active |
Verdict
1X NEO leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
1X NEO leads on degrees of freedom (26 vs 15) and payload (10 kg vs 2 kg).
Reachy leads on price ($17,000 vs $20,000 (target)) and battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: max speed.
1X NEO
A lightweight home-assistant humanoid designed for safe indoor operation. NEO is built to perform household chores and assist with daily living tasks in domestic environments.
Reachy
An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.