Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statements of Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Net loss including noncontrolling interests	$ (5,495)	$ (5,649)	$ (7,835)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	72	(217)	(103)
Comprehensive loss	(5,423)	(5,866)	(7,938)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	790	358	15
Comprehensive loss attributable to Neonode Inc.	$ (4,633)	$ (5,508)	$ (7,923)