RAISE A1 vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Zhiyuan Robotics vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
RAISE A1 leads in higher payload, faster speed, lower price, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF. Overall, RAISE A1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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RAISE A1 4NE-1
Specifications
$27,500Price$105,000
175 cmHeight180 cm
53 kgWeight80 kg
49DOF55
80 kgPayload15 kg
—Runtime7h
1.94 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
200 TOPSComputeNEURA 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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RAISE A1
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15
4NE-1
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Pros and cons at a glance
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (80 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
4NE-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: RAISE A1 or 4NE-1?
RAISE A1 is cheaper at $27,500 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: RAISE A1 or 4NE-1?
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 80 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both RAISE A1 and 4NE-1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: RAISE A1 or 4NE-1?
RAISE A1 has ros2; 4NE-1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does RAISE A1 or 4NE-1 use LiDAR?
RAISE A1 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: 2024
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