1X NEO vs Superman
Compare 1X NEO (1X Technologies) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | 1X NEO | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 1X Technologies | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Norway | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 27 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 2 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 10 kg | |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | Custom Electromechanical Actuators | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | 360-degree Vision Array + Depth Sensors | |
| Function | Home assistance | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
Verdict
1X NEO leads on 3 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
1X NEO leads on price ($20,000 (target) vs 55000), degrees of freedom (26 vs 20) and battery life (2 h vs 1.5 h).
Superman leads on max speed (12.66 m/s vs 1.0 m/s).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload.
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.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.