4NE-1
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4NE‑1 is a next-generation humanoid robot built by Neura Robotics to seamlessly collaborate with humans in industrial and assistive roles. It features full-body sensor coverage, human-like bipedal mobility, AI-based perception, and modular limbs for flexible tasks. The robot uses Neura’s fusion of visual, auditory, and tactile inputs, allowing it to learn, adapt, and safely operate in dynamic environments. It’s engineered for long-term autonomous use and is intended to support workflows in manufacturing, logistics, caregiving, and research.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
4NE-1 is a humanoid robot made by NEURA Robotics in Germany, launched in 2025 and built for collaborative industrial assembly, component kitting, and tote transport. Its estimated price is €98,000 (about $105,000) for Gen 3.5; 4NE1 Mini €19,999. Featured in “Tallest Walking Humanoid Robots in 2026, Ranked by Height and Weight” and “Top 10 Home Humanoid Robots for Domestic Tasks & Personal Assistance in 2026”.
- Dimensions
- 180 cm (H) x 60 cm (W) x 40 cm (D)
- Weight
- 80 kg (176 lbs)
- Mobility
- Legged (Bipedal locomotion & walking at 3–5 km/h)
- Top speed
- 5.0 km/h (Walking)
- Payload capacity
- 15–20 kg continuous mobile payload (~10 kg per arm, 360° touchless sensor skin)
- Battery runtime
- 6–8 hours (Continuous 24/7 operation possible via hot-swap)
- Sensors
- Omnidirectional 3D vision, force-torque sensors in all joints, touchless human detection (NEURA Omnisensor), microphones, artificial skin
- Operating environment
- Indoor, light outdoor, industrial floors, mild temperature ranges (~0–40 °C)
What Can 4NE-1 Do?
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Real-World Applications of 4NE-1
Industries, working environments, and deployment suitability for 4NE-1.
4NE-1 Capabilities
Inherent physical, perceptual, and cognitive abilities built into 4NE-1.
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Robot Timeline
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NEURA Robotics raises €120 million in Series B funding led by Lingotto Investment Management.
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NEURA presents the third generation of the 4NE1 humanoid at Automatica 2025.
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NEURA announces a record Series C of up to $1.4 billion to scale its physical-AI platform.
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4NE-1 vs Matrix 3, Walker S2, Walker S1 and Menteebot V3.0
4NE-1 overlaps with these alternatives on Elder care and Healthcare; only 4NE-1 is tagged for Gesture recognition. 4NE-1 trails the closest alternatives on max speed and weight.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed, payload and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | 4NE-1NEURA Robotics | Matrix 3Matrix Robotics | Walker S2UBTECH Robotics | Walker S1UBTECH Robotics | Menteebot V3.0Mentee Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Elder care | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Healthcare | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Hospitality | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Household help | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Speech interaction | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Stair climbing | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Terrain traversal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gesture recognition | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Max Speed | 1.39 m/s | — | 2 m/s | 1.39 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload | 15–20 kg | — | 15 kg | 15 kg | — |
| Runtime | 6–8 h | — | 120 min | — | 3 h |
| Weight | 80 kg | Not disclosed | 73 kg | 76 kg | 70 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1. What is the height and weight of the 4NE‑1?
The 4NE‑1 stands around 180 cm tall and weighs approximately 80 kg
Q2. What payload can the 4NE‑1 carry?
It supports payloads from 15 kg up to 20 kg, depending on configuration
Q3. How fast can 4NE‑1 move?
The robot travels at around 3 km/h (up to 5 km/h in some configurations)
Q4. What is the runtime on a single battery?
It can operate up to 5 hours per charge in standard use
Q5. Does it support continuous operation?
Yes—it has an intelligent dual‑battery system enabling 24/7 use via hot‑swap
Q6. What type of sensors does it include?
Equipped with 360° 3D vision, depth cameras, LIDAR, force‑torque sensing, artificial skin, and touchless human detection
Q7. What safety features are integrated?
Touchless safe human detection, sensor skin that senses before contact, and force feedback ensure safe interaction
Q8. How many degrees of freedom does it have?
Its body features around 25 DOF, including 7‑DOF arms
Q9. Can its arms be customized?
Yes—arms are exchangeable with modular forearms and hands to match tasks
Q10. What kind of AI and cognition does it use?
It runs multi‑layered cognitive AI with reinforcement learning, computer vision, and language models, including cloud-based processing
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