Quick Verdict
NEO and Apollo are closely matched across key specifications.
NEO
1X Technologies
Apollo
Apptronik
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NEO Apollo
Specifications
$20,000PriceTarget <$50,000 at scale
168 cmHeight173 cm
30 kgWeight72.6 kg
75DOF—
25 kgPayload25 kg
4hRuntime4h
1.4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeGoogle DeepMind Gemini integration
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
?Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
◔Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
10
NEO
/100
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Apollo
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Last updated: 2024