NEO vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
1X Technologies vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in faster speed. Overall, NEO has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
ASIMO
Honda
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NEO ASIMO
Specifications
$20,000PriceNever sold commercially
168 cmHeight130 cm
30 kgWeight48 kg
75DOF57
25 kgPayload1 kg
4hRuntime1h
1.4 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
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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ASIMO
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
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do NEO and ASIMO compare on price?
NEO: $20,000. ASIMO: Never sold commercially. 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 ASIMO?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is NEO or ASIMO actually available to buy?
NEO is shipping to customers. ASIMO has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2026