NEO

The NEO humanoid from 1X Technologies combines advanced AI with a consumer-focused design philosophy. Unlike industrial humanoids that prioritize raw performance, NEO is engineered for safe coexistence with humans in home and office environments.

The robot's voice-first interaction model, powered by built-in large language models, enables natural conversation for task direction. Users can simply tell NEO what they need, folding laundry, organizing shelves, tidying spaces and the robot can plan and execute the necessary actions. This contrasts with the complex programming required for most industrial robots.

1X's background in AI and machine learning shows in NEO's autonomous capabilities. The robot can learn new tasks from observation and demonstration, expanding its repertoire over time. Its navigation system enables movement through home environments without prior mapping, adapting to furniture arrangements and avoiding obstacles naturally.

Privacy considerations have been central to NEO's design. While the robot includes cameras and sensors for perception, 1X has implemented controls allowing owners to define no-go zones and manage remote operation permissions. The robot can blur faces of people who don't wish to appear in video feeds during teleoperation sessions.