Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,000 USD | N/A | $13,500 USD | N/A |
| Height | 167cm | Not officially disclosed | 132cm (standing) | 61cm (walking default, 52–70cm range) |
| Weight | 30kg | Not officially disclosed | 35kg (with battery) | 33.8kg (74.5 lbs, with battery) |
| Battery Life | ~4 hours | Not officially disclosed | ~2 hours | ~90 minutes |
| Charging Time | Not disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not disclosed | 60 minutes |
| Max Speed | ~4 mph | Not officially disclosed | Not disclosed | 1.6 m/s (3.6 mph) |
| AI | 1X Embodied Intelligence | Google Gemini + proprietary Samsung language models | 8-core high-performance CPU (optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin for EDU) | Boston Dynamics autonomy stack (autonomous navigation, dynamic replanning) |
| Sensors | RGB Cameras, Depth Sensors, Tactile Skin, Microphone Array | Camera, Spatial Sensors, Environmental Sensors | Depth Camera, 3D LiDAR, 4 Microphone Array, Dual Joint Encoders | 360° Stereo Cameras, Time-of-Flight Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors (front + rear), Infrared Ground Sensor, Laser Ground Sensor, IMU |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, SmartThings | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Ethernet |
| Voice Assistants | None | Bixby | None | None |
| Status | Pre-order | Development | Available | Active |
| Category | Humanoid | Companions | Humanoid | Commercial |
| Manufacturer | 1X Technologies | Samsung | Unitree | Boston Dynamics |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | NEO | Ballie | G1 | Spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14kg Payload Capacity | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Adaptive Behavior (Learns User Patterns) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Adaptive Learning | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Autonomous Charging | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous Home Navigation | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Autonomous Industrial Inspection | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Bipedal Walking | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Built-in Projector (Wall & Floor) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dexterous Hands (optional Dex3-1) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Fleet Management (via Orbit) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Foldable Design (69cm folded) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Gentle Manipulation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Household Chores | ✓ | — | — | — |
| IP54 Weather Resistance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Mobile Manipulation (with Spot Arm) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Music Playback | — | ✓ | — | — |
| OTA Upgrades | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Object Manipulation | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Operation -20°C to 55°C | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Personalized Scheduling & Reminders | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Pet & Family Monitoring (Video Updates) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Phone Call Handling | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Research Platform | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Safe Human Interaction | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Secondary Development (EDU) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Self-Righting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Smart Home Control via SmartThings | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Stair Climbing (±30° slopes) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Tidying Up | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Voice & Conversational Interaction | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Workout Video Projection | — | ✓ | — | — |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Commercial before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — M1 versus Jupiter isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — Go2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 269 robots tracked, 167 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
