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1X Opens Preorders for NEO Home Robot, Targets 2026 U.S. Deliveries

The rollout centers on limited autonomy at launch supported by remote operators as the company plans software updates to expand skills.

Overview

  • Preorders are live with a refundable $200 reservation, a purchase price around $20,000, or a $499 per month rental option.
  • Initial units are slated for the United States in 2026 with additional markets, including Europe, expected to follow in 2027.
  • NEO is pitched for household tasks with LLM-driven conversation, visual context awareness, reminders, shopping lists, and voice-triggered chores.
  • The robot features tendon-driven actuators, five-finger hands with 22 degrees of freedom, a height of about 1.65 meters, a mass near 30 kilograms, and a quoted 22 dB operating noise.
  • Coverage notes that real-world performance in unstructured homes remains uncertain and suggests some early adopters may prefer renting while autonomy improves.