This Humanoid Robot Does Your Chores—NEO by 1X Explained

NEO is the moment home robotics stops feeling like a promise and starts feeling like a product. Built by 1X, this consumer-ready humanoid is designed to slide into everyday life and quietly take on the chores that steal your free time. You do not need to stare at a screen or learn a new interface. You talk to it, point to what you need, and watch it work while you get back to living.

Think of the daily grind that meets you at the door: laundry that needs folding, shelves that need tidying, a kitchen that asks for order before dinner can even begin. With a single tap or a simple voice request, NEO can take those tasks off your plate. You can schedule a list for later or have it handle work in real time while you relax nearby. If there is a task NEO does not know yet, you can book a 1X expert to guide it, so the job gets done and the robot learns a new skill for next time.

Conversations with NEO feel natural because they are grounded in a built-in large language model. Audio intelligence teaches it when to listen and when to stay quiet. Visual intelligence lets it understand what is in front of it, like noticing ingredients on the counter and suggesting a recipe. Memory ties it all together so NEO can remember what you talked about yesterday, keep your grocery list straight, track your progress in a new language, or remind you to call a friend on their birthday. It is help you do not have to micromanage.

Autonomy is where NEO grows. From day one it can move around your home, open the door for a guest, fetch the thing you misplaced, and turn out the lights at night. The more you use it, the more capable it becomes through software updates and real-world learning. That loops back into 1X’s training model, which focuses on experience from the environments that matter most: homes like yours.

Under the soft exterior is a serious hardware platform. NEO builds on earlier models to introduce a patented tendon drive powered by the highest-torque-density motors the company has developed, delivering precise, gentle movement that is safe around people. The hands bring human-level dexterity with 22 degrees of freedom, and the body is covered in a soft, head-to-toe lattice polymer shell that feels welcoming, not industrial.

Numbers matter at home, too. NEO weighs 66 pounds, lifts up to 154 pounds, and carries 55 pounds. Noise sits at just 22 decibels, which is quieter than a modern refrigerator humming in the background. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G. A three-stage speaker system in the pelvis and chest doubles as a mobile entertainment setup, so music and voice responses sound full rather than tinny.

Design is intentionally calm. Rounded forms, neutral tones, and a soft knit suit and shoes make NEO look like it belongs next to a bookshelf or a sofa. It is not trying to dominate your space. It is trying to disappear into it until you need a hand.

If you want one of the first units, pre-orders are open now. Early Access costs $20,000 and prioritizes delivery in 2026. There is also a subscription option at $499 per month. Initial deliveries will begin in the United States with broader availability rolling out to more markets starting in 2027. Color choices include Tan, Gray, and Dark Brown.

This is what makes NEO feel different: it does tasks, it learns, it blends in, and it steadily gives you back time.