San Francisco Bay, CA, and Moss, Norway — August 30, 2024 — 1X, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, unveils NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use.

NEO Beta represents a significant advancement in robotics, moving beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people. The NEO Beta launch marks a major milestone for 1X as the company transitions from conceptual development to bringing humanoid robots into consumer households. In the video released, we show how NEO is safe to work among people. NEO has been designed to be produced at scale in the company’s factory in Moss, Norway.

“Our priority is safety,” said Bernt Børnich, CEO at 1X. “Safety is the cornerstone that allows us to confidently introduce NEO Beta into homes, where it will gather essential feedback and demonstrate its capabilities in real-world settings. This year, we are deploying a limited number of NEO units in selected homes for research and development purposes. Doing so means we are taking another step toward achieving our mission.”

1X’s mission is to create an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people. To achieve this goal, 1X humanoids must be exposed to diverse environments to become fully capable of performing a wide range of tasks.
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About 1X

1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating general-purpose robots for the home as a first step in solving physical intelligence. With a focus on safety, 1X is at the forefront of the next wave of robotics, delivering products that are accessible and practical for consumers' households. 1X’s mission is to create an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.

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