4NE-1 vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
NEURA Robotics vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
4NE-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Reachy 2 leads in lower price. Overall, 4NE-1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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4NE-1 Reachy 2
Specifications
$105,000Price$70,000
180 cmHeight166 cm
80 kgWeight50 kg
55DOF17
15 kgPayload3 kg
7hRuntime—
1.39 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARYes
NEURA multimodal cognitive stackComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
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
91
Reachy 2
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
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
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: 4NE-1 or Reachy 2?
Reachy 2 is cheaper at $70,000 vs $105,000 for 4NE-1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: 4NE-1 or Reachy 2?
4NE-1 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 3 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 Reachy 2 actually available to buy?
4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. Reachy 2 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: 4NE-1 or Reachy 2?
4NE-1 has no ROS support; Reachy 2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does 4NE-1 or Reachy 2 use LiDAR?
Reachy 2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; 4NE-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025