Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, faster speed, while Figure 03 leads in longer runtime. Overall, NEO has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
Figure 03
Figure AI
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NEO Figure 03
Specifications
$20,000Price~$20,000 (consumer target) · 240 units/month (Apr 2026)
168 cmHeight168 cm
30 kgWeight60 kg
75DOF44
25 kgPayload20 kg
4hRuntime5h
1.4 m/sSpeed1.2 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeProprietary (runs Helix VLA model onboard)
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
8
Figure 03
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Consumer focus. No developer ecosystem.
Last updated: 2025