NEO vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
1X Technologies vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Astribot S1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, NEO has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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NEO Astribot S1
Specifications
$20,000PriceQuote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025
168 cmHeight170 cm
30 kgWeight80 kg
75DOF23
25 kgPayload5 kg
4hRuntime5h
1.4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARYes
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeLinux-based
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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Astribot S1
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
NEO
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Astribot S1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do NEO and Astribot S1 compare on price?
NEO: $20,000. Astribot S1: Quote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: NEO or Astribot S1?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both NEO and Astribot S1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: NEO or Astribot S1?
NEO has no ROS support; Astribot S1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does NEO or Astribot S1 use LiDAR?
Astribot S1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NEO does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026