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1X Opens Preorders for NEO, a Humanoid Home Robot That Learns via Teleoperation

Early U.S. units arriving in 2026 will rely on remote human guidance to teach chores.

The head of a NEO robot,
Neo the robot is shown watering plants in the 1X office in Palo Alto, California.
Weighing only 66 pounds and operate quietly at 22 dB.
Neo the robot is available for preorder.

Overview

  • Customers can reserve NEO with a $200 deposit and choose either a $20,000 early‑access purchase or a $499 per month subscription.
  • 1X’s “Expert” mode lets human teleoperators guide the robot inside buyers’ homes, with owner controls such as authorization gates, blurred people, and no‑go zones.
  • Independent demos report limited autonomy, slow task execution, and balance issues, which 1X says it will address through software updates informed by teleoperation data.
  • NEO is a 5'6", 66‑lb humanoid with tendon‑drive actuators, 22‑DOF hands, a soft polymer body, ~22 dB operation, about four hours of runtime, and lift/carry ratings of ~154 lb/55 lb.
  • The robot supports voice and app “Chores” scheduling and includes an onboard AI for conversation, perception, and memory, with U.S. deliveries planned for 2026 and broader rollout in 2027.