4NE-1 (pronounced "for anyone") is a humanoid from NEURA Robotics of Metzingen, Germany, a company known for its MAiRA and LARA cognitive cobots. This entry covers the early generations shown between 2022 and 2024; a third generation, written 4NE1, was unveiled in June 2025.
History and launch
NEURA announced the 4NE-1 in November 2022. CEO David Reger called it "more than a research study" while acknowledging it still needed development and testing, with a first release targeted for 2023. The early figures were 170 cm, about 60 kg and a 20 kg payload.
In August 2024 NEURA released video of a refined version: 180 cm, 80 kg, up to 15 kg payload and 3 km/h top speed, shown ironing, preparing food, tidying a table and operating workshop machinery. New Atlas noted it was unclear whether the robot was teleoperated in the video and that no production timeline had been given.
At Automatica in Munich (24-27 June 2025) NEURA premiered the third-generation 4NE1 with a dual-battery system for continuous operation, dexterous hands and a payload of up to 100 kg.
Design and hardware
From the start the robot had torque sensing in every moving joint, used to feel the ground and balance, plus force-torque sensors with 0.1 N sensitivity. A proprietary NEURA sensor detects people and moving objects even when they are hidden, for example under clothing; later versions call it the NEURA Omnisensor.
The 2024 version added 3D sensors in the torso for 360-degree vision, a head that doubles as a status display and exchangeable forearms for specific tasks. NEURA's current product page lists 180 cm, 80 kg, a 10-100 kg payload and 5 km/h, with wheeled variants and versions with a seventh arm axis.
Software and AI
NEURA stresses that its AI runs on the robot rather than in the cloud. The 4NE-1 recognises voices and emotions, takes commands in several languages and by gesture, learns tasks through reinforcement learning in simulation, and can work autonomously or under teleoperation.
Since 2024 NEURA has worked with NVIDIA, using its training supercomputers, onboard Jetson Thor computers, Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab, and the GR00T model. It is also building Neuraverse, an app-store-style platform where a skill learned by one robot is meant to become available to all.
Applications and deployments
In 2022 NEURA listed education, healthcare, emergency response and space exploration as uses; later material focuses on logistics, manufacturing and help at home. We found no public reports of customer deployments of the early 4NE-1 generations.
Manufacturer
NEURA Robotics GmbH was founded in 2019 as Han's Robot Germany and adopted the NEURA brand in 2020. It is based in Metzingen near Stuttgart and led by founder and CEO David Reger. In early 2025 it raised a €120 million Series B (also reported as US$125 million) and had about 600 employees. Reger has set a goal of delivering five million robots by 2030.
Price and availability
The early 4NE-1 generations were not sold publicly. NEURA's site now takes reservations for the current 4NE1 and the smaller 4NE1 Mini, but does not publish a price list.
Timeline
- 2019 Company founded as Han's Robot Germany; NEURA brand from 2020
- 2022-11 4NE-1 humanoid announced
- 2024-08 Video of the 180 cm version; NVIDIA collaboration
- 2025-06 Third-generation 4NE1 premiered at Automatica
Sources
- NEURA Robotics Builds on Cognitive Cobots With 4NE-1 Humanoid, Robotics 24/7 (2022-11-08)
- Neura's 4NE-1 humanoid robot, New Atlas (2024-08-01)
- Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid, Robotics 24/7 (2025-06-25)
- Humanoid Robot 4NE1 for Work and Life, NEURA Robotics (2026)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 180 cm the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 is taller than 88% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- Its weight of 80 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 3 NEURA Robotics models in the catalogue and one of 6 humanoids from Germany.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
What does 4NE-1 stand for?
It is pronounced "for anyone".
How tall and heavy is 4NE-1?
The 2024 version and current datasheet: 180 cm and 80 kg. The 2022 announcement said 170 cm and about 60 kg.
How much can 4NE-1 lift?
Up to 15 kg for the 2024 version and up to 100 kg for the 2025 third generation.
Can you buy a 4NE-1?
The early generations were not sold; the current 4NE1 can be reserved through NEURA.
Where is 4NE-1 made?
In Germany, by NEURA Robotics of Metzingen.
How much does the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How tall and heavy is the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1?
Height: 180 cm, weight: 80 kg.
How do I buy the NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: NEURA Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
