1X Technologies
1X Technologies is an AI and robotics company with roots in Norway and Silicon Valley, dedicated to building fully autonomous humanoid robots. 1X Technologies was founded in 2014 as Halodi Robotics by CEO Bernt Øyvind Børnich, the company aims to develop general-purpose robots that can coexist with humans and elevate humanity.
Milestones in 1X’s Journey
- 2018: Revo1 Development
Inspired by human tendon actuation, 1X developed Revo1, the world’s highest torque-to-weight drive servo motor, tailored explicitly for low gear-ratio robotics and flexible mechanics. - 2022: EVE Industrial Deployment
The company deployed EVE, a wheeled factory humanoid, into customer facilities globally to autonomously handle industrial tasks. - 2024: Introduction of NEO Beta
1X unveiled NEO Beta, a humanoid robot designed for home use, capable of performing tasks such as carrying groceries and tidying up.
Vision for the Future
In 2025, 1X introduced NEO Gamma, an updated version of NEO more suitable for home usage, bringing the company one step closer to integrating humanoid robots into everyday life. The company’s mission is to build a world where humans can focus more on what they love, while humanoid companions handle the rest.
News articles
Neo GAMMA: A Glimpse at Tomorrow’s Household Helper
Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but that future feels closer every day. …
The Future of Home Robotics: NEO Gamma by 1X Technologies
The evolution of humanoid robotics has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of NEO Gamma…
1X Acquires Kind Humanoid
The world of robotics has taken an exciting leap forward as 1X announces the acquisition of Kind Hum…
1x world model sampling competition
The field of robotics and artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and 1X , the…
Inside 1x’s plan to test humanoids in homes
In Episode 166 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Steve Crowe discuss the latest…
1x vs Figure: Two different ways of bringing humanoids to market
The race to bring humanoid robots from science fiction to reality is heating up, with companies like…
