Overview
- Preorders are live in the United States with a $20,000 purchase option and a $200 refundable deposit, with deliveries slated to begin in 2026.
- A rental plan is referenced across reports, though terms conflict, with Fortune citing a $499 six‑month commitment and others describing about $499 per month.
- For complex chores, 1X teleoperators control Neo remotely via VR during scheduled sessions, prompting in‑home privacy concerns.
- Early hands‑on testing reported mixed performance, completing some simple actions but struggling with tasks like folding clothes, with some reviewers seeing little autonomous behavior.
- Initial limits bar handling hot, heavy, or sharp items, cap carrying at 55 pounds, and exclude households with young children; availability is currently U.S.-only.