1X Technologies NEOvsSakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu
Side-by-side comparison of 1X Technologies NEO and Sakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

NEO
A soft-bodied humanoid robot for home assistance and natural interaction.

Mononofu
A giant, pilotable humanoid robot holding a Guinness World Record for amusement.
Specifications
| Spec | NEO | Mononofu |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $20,000 | $0 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 25 kg | null kg |
| Runtime | 4 h | null h |
| Speed | 1.4 m/s | 0.278 m/s |
| Weight | 30 kg | 7300 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 75 | null |
| Battery | 842 Wh | — |
- Home assistance
- Elderly care
- Housework
- Folding laundry
- Unloading dishwasher
- Watering plants
- Carrying groceries
- Social companionship
- Amusement
- Entertainment
- Events
When to pick which
Choose the 1X Technologies NEO for residential care facilities, domestic service providers, or individual homeowners requiring a safe, collaborative robot for daily chores. Its 30kg lightweight, soft-bodied design makes it ideal for environments where human-robot interaction is frequent, such as elderly care or private residences. With a 25kg payload capacity and 75 degrees of freedom, NEO can handle complex tasks like folding laundry or carrying groceries at a walking speed of 1.4 m/s. Buyers prioritizing high-dexterity automation and a four-hour runtime for continuous household support should select this model over a heavy industrial-scale machine.
Select the Sakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu for large-scale entertainment venues, theme parks, or promotional event organizers seeking a massive visual centerpiece. Unlike the home-oriented NEO, the Mononofu is a pilotable 7,300kg giant designed specifically for the amusement industry. Its Guinness World Record status and sheer scale make it the primary choice for high-impact public displays and interactive pilot experiences where physical presence outweighs agility or speed. Limited public spec data — request a vendor briefing regarding custom pricing and operational logistics for deploying this specialized, heavy-duty attraction in commercial entertainment settings.
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