Walker S vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
UBTECH Robotics vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Walker S leads in faster speed, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Walker S
UBTECH Robotics
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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Walker S 4NE-1
Specifications
ContactPrice$105,000
170 cmHeight180 cm
48 kgWeight80 kg
41DOF55
15 kgPayload15 kg
—Runtime7h
1.5 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
N/AComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
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
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Walker S
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4NE-1
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Pros and cons at a glance
Walker S
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
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
Frequently asked questions
How do Walker S and 4NE-1 compare on price?
Walker S: Contact. 4NE-1: $105,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is Walker S or 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
Walker S is shipping to customers. 4NE-1 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: 2023
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