Mon Sep 09 14:44:57 UTC 2024: ## Unsettlingly Humanoid Robot Enters Homes: 1X Releases NEO Beta
**Moss, Norway** – 1X, a robotics company with offices in California and Norway, is introducing a new era of domestic assistance with the launch of NEO Beta, a humanoid robot designed to live in your home. The unsettlingly lifelike robot, which boasts uncannily human-like movements, will be deployed in a limited number of homes this year for research and development purposes.
NEO Beta, capable of performing tasks like folding laundry and offering hugs, is a significant advancement in robotics. 1X CEO Bernt Børnich claims the company is shifting away from traditional rigid robots to bio-inspired designs that can safely interact with people.
“The future where you have humanoids at home folding your laundry is a lot closer than you think, and the price will be a lot lower than most people imagine,” said Børnich, emphasizing the affordability of NEO Beta’s production.
1X envisions NEO Beta working across multiple industries, including warehouses, manufacturing, and the service sector. The company believes that their mission to create a “safe and intelligent humanoid” capable of performing a wide range of tasks is a step closer to reality.
While the idea of a humanoid robot living in your home might seem unsettling, 1X emphasizes safety as a top priority. “This year, we are deploying a limited number of NEO units in selected homes,” said Børnich, “gathering essential feedback and demonstrating its capabilities in real-world settings.”
NEO Beta’s introduction marks a significant step in the development of humanoid robots and their potential to revolutionize our daily lives.
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