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1X Technologies Unveils NEO's World Model for Enhanced Robot Learning

Jan 12, 2026 · Capability · 1X Technologies · Humanoid

  • 1XWM leverages video pretraining to enhance NEO's understanding of physical dynamics and object interactions.
  • The model allows NEO to generalize actions across novel tasks and unseen objects, improving its adaptability.
  • A two-stage training process aligns the model with NEO's kinematics, ensuring accurate real-world execution.
  • This innovation represents a significant shift in robot intelligence, moving beyond traditional vision-language-action models.

1X is a humanoid robotics company developing NEO, a soft, tendon-driven home robot designed for safe interaction in everyday environments. OpenAI Startup Fund led a 1X funding round in 2023. Formerly known as Halodi Robotics (rebranded in 2023).

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Humanoid
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Palo Alto, CA · United States