NEO vs CyberOne: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
1X Technologies vs Xiaomi — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, NEO has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
CyberOne
Xiaomi
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NEO CyberOne
Specifications
$20,000PriceNot for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.
168 cmHeight177 cm
30 kgWeight52 kg
75DOF21
25 kgPayload1.5 kg
4hRuntime—
1.4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)ComputeXiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chip
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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CyberOne
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
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do NEO and CyberOne compare on price?
NEO: $20,000. CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.. 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 CyberOne?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is NEO or CyberOne actually available to buy?
NEO is shipping to customers. CyberOne is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2026