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NEO, the 20,000 dollar home humanoid from 1X, named among the best inventions of 2026 by TIME
TIME reports that 1X Technologies has launched NEO, a humanoid robot designed for household chores, worldwide.
The robot costs 20,000 dollars. TIME describes it as the first widely available humanoid robot for use in the home.
NEO weighs 66 pounds, but TIME says it can lift more than 150 pounds and carry 55. The robot is designed to fetch objects and move groceries around the house.
According to Bernt Børnich, founder and CEO of 1X Technologies, NEO can fetch objects from other rooms on its own, tidy worktops, fold laundry, empty the dishwasher and carry groceries.
Børnich presents the robot's hands as dexterous and efficient. He also says NEO will learn new tasks as it is used.
Update of 17 October: TIME has included NEO, the humanoid from 1X Technologies, in its list of the best inventions of 2026. The magazine presents the robot as help with household tasks. TIME published its entry on the robot on 15 October.
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- Humanoid.guide · humanoid.guide
- Humanoid.guide · humanoid.guide
