4NE-1 vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
NEURA Robotics vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
4NE-1 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
ASIMO
Honda
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4NE-1 ASIMO
Specifications
$105,000PriceNever sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026)
180 cmHeight130 cm
80 kgWeight48 kg
55DOF57
15 kgPayload1 kg
7hRuntime1h
1.39 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NEURA multimodal cognitive stackComputeProprietary 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
15
4NE-1
/100
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ASIMO
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Pros and cons at a glance
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- 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 4NE-1 and ASIMO compare on price?
4NE-1: $105,000. ASIMO: Never sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026). Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: 4NE-1 or ASIMO?
4NE-1 rates a higher payload at 15 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 4NE-1 or ASIMO actually available to buy?
4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. 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: 2023