NEO vs DR02: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
1X Technologies vs DEEP Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in higher payload, while DR02 leads in faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
NEO
1X Technologies
DR02
DEEP Robotics
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NEO DR02
Specifications
$20,000PriceContact
168 cmHeight175 cm
30 kgWeight—
75DOF—
25 kgPayload20 kg
4hRuntime—
1.4 m/sSpeed4 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)Compute275 TOPS
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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DR02
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
DR02
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)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do NEO and DR02 compare on price?
NEO: $20,000. DR02: Contact. 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 DR02?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 20 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 DR02 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.
Does NEO or DR02 use LiDAR?
DR02 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