NEO Gamma vs G1
NEO Gamma
1X Technologies
First consumer humanoid. Sold out first-year production (10,000 units) in 5 days. Soft 3D-knit exterior, five-fingered hands. California factory.
Full profileG1
Unitree Robotics
Best-selling humanoid robot. 5,500+ units shipped in 2025, targeting 20,000 in 2026. Deployed at Tokyo Haneda Airport (JAL). 23-43 DOF, LiDAR, ROS2.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | NEO Gamma | G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Price | $20,000 (or $499/mo rental) | $16,000 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Height | 170cm | 127cm |
| Weight | 30kg | 35kg |
| Speed | 4km/h | 7.4km/h |
| Battery | 4hr | 9000mAh |
| DOF | --- | 23-43 |
| OS | 1X OS | Ubuntu/ROS2 |
AI and Software
NEO Gamma
- OpenAI embodied
G1
- Isaac Gym
- UnifoLM-VLA-0
- ROS2
G1 wins on value and ecosystem, NEO Gamma wins on safety
1X Technologies' NEO Gamma ($20,000 or $499/month rental) and Unitree's G1 ($16,000) are the two most accessible full-size humanoid robots in 2026. G1 wins on the most important dimensions: price, ecosystem, and immediate availability. At $16,000 with the largest global research community of any humanoid robot, the G1 is the default choice for researchers and developers. NEO Gamma wins on safety-critical design — its soft 3D-knit exterior and human-collaborative form factor make it the better choice for domestic deployment and regulated environments. NEO Gamma's rental model ($499/month) is also the most accessible way to trial a full-size humanoid. For research and development: choose G1. For home or regulated environments where NEO Gamma's safety design matters: worth the $4K premium.
G1 is better for
research, development, and buyers who want the largest humanoid ecosystem at the lowest upfront cost
NEO Gamma is better for
home deployment and regulated environments where NEO Gamma's soft-exterior safety design and rental model win