US robotics company 1X has unveiled a prototype of its bipedal humanoid robot designed for home use.
NEO Beta features a “bio-inspired” design and can “work safely among people”,
The launch of the prototype marks a milestone for the company as it transitions from conceptual development to bringing humanoid robots to consumer households.
The company said it aims to create an “abundant supply of physical labour through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people”.
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Bernt Børnich, CEO at 1X, said: “Safety is the cornerstone that allows us to confidently introduce NEO Beta into homes, where it will gather essential feedback and demonstrate its capabilities in real-world settings.
“This year, we are deploying a limited number of NEO units in selected homes for research and development purposes.
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“Doing so means we are taking another step toward achieving our mission.”
NEO will be produced at scale at the company’s factory in Moss, Norway.
To showcase its invention, 1X released a video (see above), which exhibits the human-like movements of the robot as it picks up a bag for its human owner.
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