Quick Verdict
R1 leads in faster speed, lower price, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
R1
Unitree Robotics
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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R1 4NE-1
Specifications
$4,900Price$114,500
122 cmHeight180 cm
25 kgWeight80 kg
20DOF55
—Payload15 kg
1hRuntime7h
2.5 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)ComputeNEURA 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
72
R1
/100
15
4NE-1
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Last updated: 2026