Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, while Optimus Gen 3 leads in longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, Optimus Gen 3 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
Optimus Gen 3
Tesla
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NEO Optimus Gen 3
Specifications
$20,000Price~$20,000–$25,000 target (consumer)
168 cmHeight168 cm
30 kgWeight55 kg
75DOF50
25 kgPayload25 kg
4hRuntime9h
1.4 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeTesla AI5 custom SoC
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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Optimus Gen 3
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Last updated: 2025