SE01 vs NEO Home Robot: EngineAI and 1X Humanoids Compared

SE01 uses an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with composite covers and weighs 55 kg. NEO weighs 29.94 kg and wraps compliant, tendon-driven joints in soft-touch covers. NEO is lighter and safer to stand next to, while SE01 is built as a rugged industrial and research platform.

SE01 walks at about 2 m/s with a human-like straight-knee gait and navigates with LiDAR and depth-camera SLAM. NEO walks at 1.4 m/s, can run at up to 6.2 m/s and navigates with visual SLAM fused with depth. SE01 has the stronger mapping hardware, while NEO has the higher top speed.

SE01 handles up to 15 kg across both arms for parts transport and machine tending. NEO carries up to 25 kg, lifts up to 70 kg and manages 8 kg per arm. On published figures NEO is the stronger lifter despite weighing far less.

SE01 combines stereo RGB cameras, an Intel RealSense D435 depth camera, a 360° LiDAR and joint force sensors. NEO uses dual 8.85 MP stereo fisheye cameras, four beamforming microphones and force sensing in its joints and hands. SE01 offers richer 3D sensing, while NEO adds better audio for conversation.

SE01 runs EngineAI's Engine Sense stack on Linux with a ROS-compatible API, which makes it easy for developers to customize. NEO runs a proprietary real-time OS with its own AI models and a Python/C++ SDK, and adds teleoperation-backed autonomy for new tasks. SE01 is better for open research, NEO for guided household autonomy.

SE01 runs for about two hours on a quick-swap 546 Wh pack, so a spare battery keeps it working. NEO runs for about four hours on its 842 Wh battery and charges fully in two hours. NEO lasts longer per charge, while SE01 recovers faster with a battery swap.

SE01 suits industrial parts transport, machine tending, collaborative handling and humanoid research. NEO suits household chores, object retrieval, elder assistance and telepresence. Pick SE01 for a lab or factory pilot and NEO for help at home.

SE01 offers an emergency stop, power interlocks and collision avoidance and costs about $20,000 to $30,000. NEO adds soft covers and passive joint compliance on top of obstacle detection and an emergency stop, at $20,000 or $499 a month. NEO is the safer and more affordable choice for homes.