1X Technologies AS develops humanoid robots for both consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2014 and rebranded in 2023, the company has raised over $126 million and established a global headquarters in Palo Alto. It operates two primary product lines: NEO, a consumer-ready home robot launched into early access in 2026, and EVE, industrial robots already deployed across customer facilities worldwide.
NEO stands 5'6" tall, weighs 66 pounds, and can lift 154 pounds. The robot is designed to perform household tasks including vacuuming, folding laundry, and retrieving items. Its technical foundation rests on tendon-driven actuators inspired by human musculature, paired with the company's proprietary Redwood AI generalist model. The system learns through reinforcement learning, expert demonstrations, and real-world data. 1X emphasizes safe, quiet operation - the robot runs at noise levels below that of a typical refrigerator - alongside energy efficiency.
The company's technical work spans humanoid robotics, autonomous systems, biomimetic actuation, and generalist AI models. Beyond product development, 1X is actively recruiting across 87 open positions as it scales toward its goal of bringing humanoid robots into homes worldwide. Early access to NEO requires a $200 deposit, with the full consumer rollout targeted for 2026.
