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This article is a summary. For the full, detailed article, see NEURA Robotics 4NE-1.
| 4NE-1 | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | NEURA Robotics |
| Type | Humanoid robot |
| First unveiled | 2022 (concept); July 2024 (functional prototype) |
| Latest generation | Gen 3.5 (unveiled June 2025 at Automatica) |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Degrees of freedom | 25+ body; 12 per hand (optional) |
| Max speed | Up to 5 km/h (3.1 mph) |
| Price | From EUR 98,000 (1-19 units); EUR 60,000 at fleet scale |
| Status | Preorders open; deliveries expected late 2026 |
| Website | neura-robotics.com |
The 4NE-1 (pronounced "for anyone") is a cognitive robotics humanoid robot developed by the German company NEURA Robotics, headquartered in Metzingen, Baden-Wurttemberg. The robot is designed for autonomous collaboration with humans in both industrial and domestic environments, operating without the need for protective cages. Its name reflects NEURA's vision of making advanced robotics accessible to everyone.
For a comprehensive treatment of the 4NE-1's development history, technical specifications, sensor systems, software architecture, applications, and competitive positioning, see the main article: NEURA Robotics 4NE-1.
NEURA Robotics first revealed the 4NE-1 concept in 2022. A functional prototype was demonstrated in July 2024, with video footage showing the robot performing household tasks such as sorting objects, moving packages, chopping vegetables, and ironing clothing.[1] The third generation (Gen 3.5) was unveiled at the Automatica trade fair in Munich in June 2025, and preorders opened at CES 2026 in January 2026.[2]
The Gen 3.5 model stands 180 cm tall and weighs 80 kg. It features a dual hot-swappable lithium-ion battery system (2.5 kWh) that enables continuous 24/7 operation. Joint technology supports lifting up to 100 kg, which was the highest maximum capacity among general-purpose humanoid robots at the time of its announcement. The robot uses an NVIDIA Thor T5000 processor and includes a water-cooling system. Its industrial design was created in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche.[2]
Key sensor technologies include seven cameras providing 360-degree omnidirectional vision, LiDAR for navigation and mapping, force-torque sensors with 0.1 N sensitivity, the patented NEURA Omnisensor for touchless human detection, and an artificial skin that detects proximity before physical contact.[3]
Alongside the full-sized model, NEURA introduced the 4NE-1 Mini at CES 2026. Standing 132 cm (4 ft 4 in) tall and weighing 36 kg (79 lb), the Mini shares the same cognitive artificial intelligence architecture as its larger counterpart but is intended for research, education, and light office tasks. It is priced at EUR 19,999.[2]
The 4NE-1 targets a wide range of use cases across industrial and service sectors: