1X Technologies NEO: The OpenAI-Backed Humanoid for Your Home
1X is taking a different bet — humanoids designed for the home, not the factory. NEO Beta launched in 2024 with OpenAI funding and a soft, safe design.
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Norwegian Origins
1X Technologies (formerly Halodi Robotics) is headquartered in Norway with operations in the U.S. The company has raised over $125M, with OpenAI as a strategic investor.
NEO Beta
Unveiled in August 2024, NEO Beta is designed for residential environments — featuring a soft, woven exterior, tendon-driven actuators (no rigid gears), and human-safe joint torque limits.
Why Home First?
- 5'6" tall, 66 lbs — smaller than industrial humanoids
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Designed to be safely touched by humans
- Conversational AI integration
EVE for Enterprise
1X also builds EVE, a wheeled humanoid already deployed in security and logistics roles across Europe and North America.
The Long Bet
While competitors chase factory contracts, 1X is betting that the trillion-dollar opportunity is in the home — eldercare, household assistance, and companionship.
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