Overview
- Preorders are live with a $200 deposit, pricing at $20,000 or a $499 per month subscription, with U.S. deliveries targeted for 2026 and broader markets in 2027.
- Independent demos, including The Wall Street Journal’s test, found most chores were performed via human teleoperators and that the robot struggled with basic tasks.
- 1X says teleoperation is required for early customers and offers owner controls such as scheduled sessions, no‑go zones, visual blurring, and approval before an operator can take over.
- The company lists specs including a 66‑pound body, up to 154‑pound lift and 55‑pound carry, roughly four hours of battery life, 22 dB operation, tendon‑drive actuation, 22‑DOF hands, and Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G connectivity.
- Experts and commentators flagged privacy, safety, and subscription‑term concerns, while 1X promises ongoing software updates and guided sessions to expand NEO’s autonomous capabilities over time.