NEO Gamma vs R1: which robot wins?
1X Technologies's NEO Gamma against Unitree's R1 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| NEO Gamma | R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $20,000* | $5,900* |
| HEIGHT | 5"-6"- / 168 cm | ~4′3″ / 121 cm |
| WEIGHT | ~30 kg | ~25 kg |
| PAYLOAD | 15 kg | Light objects* |
| RUNTIME | ~4 hrs | ~1–2 hrs* |
| DEXTERITY | Soft-actuated, human-level range | 26 joint motors* |
| AVAILABILITY | Home pilot | For sale |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8.4 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The only humanoid actually living in houses today. Soft-body design, quiet, built for safety around kids and pets. | The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: NEO Gamma vs R1
NEO Gamma scores 8.4/10 in our independent evaluation; R1 scores 7.4/10. That 1-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but R1 may still win if its strengths match your priorities.
NEO Gamma is best for: Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible. R1 is best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. NEO Gamma and R1 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE NEO GAMMA IF…
- Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible.
- Actually deployed in real homes right now
- Soft-body, quiet design made for living spaces
CHOOSE THE R1 IF…
- Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
- By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
- Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes