OSLO, Norway. Norwegian robotics company 1X has introduced its latest humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, a successor to Neo Beta, which debuted in August. The unveiling, made on Friday, highlights 1X’s continued push to develop robots designed for household use.
The bipedal Neo Gamma is currently a prototype intended for limited in-home testing. The company emphasizes that while it is a step forward, the robot remains far from mass production and widespread deployment. Images released by 1X showcase the robot performing various household tasks, including making coffee, doing laundry, and vacuuming.
A Friendlier, Softer Approach to Humanoids
In contrast to the more industrial-focused humanoids produced by companies like Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Figure, and Agility, 1X has prioritized a home-first approach. The Neo Gamma is specifically designed to be welcoming and safe, featuring a soft, knitted nylon suit to minimize potential injuries from human-robot interaction.
The company also highlights advancements in on-board AI systems as a crucial element in making the robot safer. The AI allows Neo Gamma to navigate household environments with greater awareness, reducing risks to people and property. In addition, teleoperation capabilities provide a manual override function, ensuring that humans can take control if needed.
The Challenge of Home Robotics
Despite growing interest in home humanoids, the market has remained largely untapped beyond robotic vacuum cleaners from companies like iRobot. The primary hurdles include making home robots affordable, reliable, safe, and practical—especially as the technology is still evolving.
One key potential application for humanoid robots is age-tech, as aging populations increase demand for technologies that enable independent living for older adults. This makes safety and reliability even more critical for widespread adoption.
OpenAI’s Influence and the Future of AI-Driven Humanoids
1X first gained significant industry attention when OpenAI was announced as an early investor. The concept of embodied intelligence—AI integrated into physical robots—is considered the next major step in generative AI. OpenAI, however, has since expanded its investments, also backing Figure, another humanoid robotics firm, and sparking speculation about its own in-house robotics ambitions.
AI’s role in humanoid development extends beyond functionality. It also influences human-robot interactions, enabling more natural language processing and improved non-verbal communication. Like Figure, 1X has been developing its own AI models to refine Neo Gamma’s speech and body language.
The Road Ahead for Neo Gamma
1X has not disclosed the number of Neo Gamma units produced or planned during the prototype phase. The product videos released on Friday serve primarily as proof of concept, demonstrating how a 1X humanoid robot might operate in a home setting.
While the industrial sector is already seeing pilot-stage humanoid deployments, home robots face more significant challenges in cost, safety, reliability, and functionality. The widespread use of humanoid robots in homes remains years away, but 1X’s Neo Gamma represents an intriguing step toward making that vision a reality.
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