In brief
- 1X unveiled NEO, a humanoid home robot designed for cleaning and personal assistance.
- NEO uses tendon-driven motors, soft materials, and a built-in AI model to perform chores and learn new tasks.
- Rivals, including Richtech, Unitree, and Wandercraft, are pushing humanoids into factories and research labs worldwide.
As robotics firms chase the dream of human-shaped helpers, Palo Alto–based 1X on Tuesday announced the launch of NEO, a household robot designed to automate daily chores and provide personalized assistance through built-in AI.
The launch comes as humanoid robots move from lab demos to a fast-growing market. Analysts expect the humanoid and service-robot sectors to top nearly $400 billion within a decade, driven by advances in embodied AI and rising labor shortages.
Companies including Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics
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Author: Jason Nelson
