Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid

German cognitive and humanoid robot developer NEURA Robotics is demonstrating several of its products at Automatica 2025 in hall B4 booth 512.

The trade show is being hosted by Messe München GmbH June 24-27 at the Messe München Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

NEURA is showcasing numerous NEURA robots in action, coordinated via its Neuraverse open machine learning robotics ecosystem, including:

• The world premiere of its third generation 4NE1 humanoid
• The market launch of its cognitive household and service robot MiPA, performing beverage service at the show
• Other demos with NEURA Robotics’ partner network, including NVIDIA, SAP, Omron, Kawasaki, Delta Electronics, Vodafone, Flexion, Schaeffler, and Schunk.

NEURA Robotics said its demonstrations at Automatica signify it has achieved a milestone in cognitive robotics, making them suitable for the mass market for the first time.

“Cognitive robotics is the next technological revolution - and it is happening right here and now. Cognitive robots will fundamentally change the way we live and work,” said David Reger, NEURA Robotics founder and CEO. “At NEURA, we are not only pioneers on the hardware side but also develop the underlying software and AI. Our goal is to deliver five million robots by 2030 - for industry, services, and the home. NEURA is doing for robotics what the iPhone did for smartphones. We do this responsibly, with a team our partners worldwide can rely on.”

Third generation 4NE1 humanoid designed “for anyone”

With 4NE1 (pronounced “for anyone”), NEURA Robotics said it presents a humanoid robot that can work autonomously and safely with humans in real environments. It operates without protective cages and features cognitive intelligence, enabling it to perceive its surroundings independently, make decisions, and learn from experience. 

The patented NEURA Omnisensor enables safe human-robot collaboration. 4NE1 can reliably distinguish people from objects, recognize them, and adapt its behavior accordingly. NEURA said this technology enables direct collaboration with cobots.

4NE1 features an intelligent dual-battery system for uninterrupted 24/7 operation, can lift up to 220 pounds (100 kilograms) thanks to powerful joint technology, and is equipped with fine-motor, learning-capable hands. NEURA said these features make it suitable not only for complex industrial tasks but also for household or service sector activities.

4NE1 also features an “artificial skin.” This sensor skin detects touches just before actual contact, making human-robot interaction even more precise and safe.

To enable rapid, fully automated production of its humanoid robot, NEURA Robotics has developed an entirely new “NEURA Hive” production method. Like a beehive, several robots arranged in a circle assemble components of the humanoid 4NE1 in a confined space. With 4NE1, NEURA said humanoid robotics can become scalable for the first time.

MiPA cognitive service robot soon available for order

With MiPA (an acronym for “My intelligent Personal Assistant”), NEURA Robotics said it is presenting a cognitive household and service robot suitable for real everyday use. Whether in retail, care, or the home: MiPA was developed to address the shortage of skilled workers in service industries and to make robot technology affordable for private households for the first time.

The MiPA autonomous mobile robot (AMR), like all NEURA robots, is an open, interoperable platform. The robot’s cognitive abilities are based on NEURA’s industrial AI architecture and can be expanded via the Neuraverse. Partners can develop applications of “skills” on this platform, such as vacuuming, unloading the dishwasher, tidying rooms, or health monitoring.

David Reger, NEURA Robotics founder and CEO, showcased MiPA cognitive household and service robots at Automatica 2025.
The MiPA robots on display included a mobile manipulation robot (MMR) with two robot arms and a shelf AMR for intralogistics and conveyance.
Source: NEURA Robotics

NEURA also emphasized openness in hardware: MiPA supports interoperable IoT components developed together with partners from the white goods, healthtech, and smart home sectors. For example, MiPA can be connected to wearables to collect vital data, analyze sleep, or support elderly people in everyday life.

MiPA can already be reserved and will soon be available for order. Deliveries are planned to begin in 2025.

Neuraverse ecosystem for sharing robot applications

A central element of NEURA’s Automatica presentation is the Neuraverse, an open and learning robotics ecosystem. It connects robots and enables the simple development and use of robot applications like an app store.

In the Neuraverse, robots share their learning experiences from real-world applications. What one robot can do, all others can learn simultaneously. This creates an intelligent network NEURA said can increase innovation, safety, and efficiency. Developers, companies, and specialists can contribute their own modules and applications, what NEURA calls a democratic engine of innovation for robotics.

What makes the Neuraverse special is its modular, secure structure: companies, robot developers, and application partners can drive innovation together without risking their intellectual property. 

NEURA said initial applications - such as a joint welding system with Abicor Binzel - already shows how humans and robots can collaborate in real time. The robot continuously adapts and improves its performance. Every developer can sell their contributed assets to interested users.

At NEURA Robotics’ Automatica booth, the Neuraverse can be experienced: all robots, exhibits, and demonstrators are networked live and in real time.

NVIDIA GR00T N1, Isaac, Jetson powering NEURA Gyms

To further improve the quality of training data, NEURA Robotics is building its own physical AI training centers. In so-called “NEURA Gyms,” data from real application scenarios is generated. Combined with synthetic data from the Neuraverse, a highly complex, transferable model emerges. Once a skill is successfully trained, it can be transferred to all other robots.

NEURA is working with NVIDIA on the implementation of NEURA Gyms. NEURA robots have also been developed with NVIDIA’s Isaac simulation and learning platforms, Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab. They are powered by NVIDIA’s GR00T N1 model for advanced cognition and task performance, as well as NVIDIA Jetson for onboard computing power.

In a strategic collaboration with SAP and NVIDIA, NEURA has combined robotics with SAP’s AI and NVIDIA’s digital twin technology to bring physical business AI to life.

Growth and partnerships with robot vendors

“We are not only bringing groundbreaking robotics technologies to Automatica but also showing how the future works,” Reger said. “With 4NE1 and MiPA, we are fundamentally changing how people interact with machines. Our Neuraverse is the product that connects everything - the operating system of the robotics era.”

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With around 600 employees, NEURA said it is already well positioned. The company raised $125 million Series B at the start of 2025. 

The company also sees itself as an enabler and forms partnerships with companies worldwide: from Europe, China, and the U.S., as well as markets like Japan, Taiwan, and others. The goal is to provide foundational technologies on which others can build. 

Robotics companies such as Omron, Kawasaki, and Delta Electronics already rely on NEURA’s technology and market NEURA products as white-label systems.

Vodafone has become NEURA’s network connectivity partner for Automatica. Especially with cognitive robots equipped with numerous sensors, enormous amounts of data are generated. 5G connectivity is therefore particularly important for the further development of these technologies.

Furthermore, NEURA showcases a range of partners implementing robotics developments on its platform. In partnership with Flexion, NEURA Robotics is expanding the Neuraverse with new mobility and full-body coordination capabilities, giving its robots greater agility and robustness in daily use. Schaeffler Special Machinery and Schunk are also part of the partner network.