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1X Opens Preorders for NEO, a Consumer Humanoid Home Robot

Early buyers must consent to remote training via teleoperation that lets company experts see through the robot’s cameras.

Weighing only 66 pounds and operate quietly at 22 dB.
The head of a NEO robot,
NEO robot standing back-to-back with man in grey jumper
A new $20,000 humanoid robot named NEO promises to cook, chat, and assist in homes.

Overview

  • Preorders are live with an early-access purchase price of $20,000 or a $499 per month subscription, secured by a $200 deposit.
  • NEO is pitched for household chores through a Chores system and an on‑device large language model supporting conversational control, vision and persistent memory.
  • Initial abilities cover basics like opening doors, fetching items and switching lights, with new skills added over time through software updates and guidance from 1X Experts.
  • Hardware specs include a 66‑pound build that can lift 154 pounds, 22 dB operation, a tendon‑drive actuation system, soft polymer body and Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G connectivity.
  • U.S. deliveries are planned for 2026 with global expansion in 2027, and the company’s performance and safety claims are reported by 1X and not yet independently verified.