1X launches NEO as a consumer-ready humanoid home robot
1X launched NEO as a consumer-ready humanoid home robot, pairing autonomous household tasks with optional guidance from a 1X Expert for chores the robot has not yet learned.
Evidence notes
- 1X announced NEO as a consumer-ready home humanoid for chores, personalized assistance and natural interaction.
- For tasks NEO does not yet know, owners can schedule a 1X Expert to guide the robot through the task while NEO learns.
- Early Access was priced at $20,000 with priority delivery in 2026; 1X also announced a later $499-per-month subscription option.
Company context
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).