Overview
- Preorders are live at $20,000 for early access or $499 per month by subscription, with a $200 refundable deposit required.
- U.S. deliveries are slated for 2026, with broader availability expected in 2027.
- The Wall Street Journal and other demos found slow, error‑prone performance with frequent reliance on 1X’s “Expert Mode” teleoperation.
- 1X says remote operators require owner approval, will view blurred people, and must respect user‑defined no‑go zones set in the app.
- Critics warn of privacy, security, and unclear subscription terms, even as 1X promotes specs like tendon‑drive actuators, 22‑DOF hands, and a four‑hour battery.