1X Technologies, formerly Halodi Robotics, was founded in 2014 by Bernt Øivind Børnich. Based in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to create general-purpose robots for an abundant society. Initially focusing on industrial applications with EVE, they later expanded to home assistance with NEO.

Halodi Robotics began in 2014, developing the Revo1 motor in 2018—a high torque-to-weight servo motor inspired by human tendon actuation. In 2022, the EVE robot, a wheeled industrial humanoid, was deployed globally for autonomous industrial tasks. In March 2023, Halodi rebranded as 1X Technologies and secured $23.5 million in Series A2 funding led by the OpenAI Startup Fund. Following EVE’s success, 1X shifted focus to home environments, developing NEO. NEO Beta was introduced in 2024, with NEO Gamma (an updated home-suitable version) planned for 2025, aiming for wider US deployment. By 2026, 1X plans to scale NEO deployments in early-access homes, with capabilities continually expanding through 2027.

EVE is a robust industrial humanoid robot, 1.83 meters (6 ft 2 in) tall, 60 cm wide/long, and weighing 83-87 kg (192 lbs). It has a 15 kg (33 lbs) payload capacity and a top speed of 4 m/s (14.4 km/h). Its mobility comes from a dual-wheel self-balancing platform, enabling it to operate on multi-terrain. EVE features 25 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) across its neck (1), arms (7×2), legs (6×1), hands (1×2), and wheels (1×2). It runs for 4-6 hours on a 1.05 kWh Lithium-ion battery, powered by proprietary 1X Revo1 quasi direct-drive motors. Sensing is handled by high-resolution HDR cameras (2 front, 1 rear), providing a panoramic view. Compute architecture includes an Intel i7 for real-time control and an Nvidia Xavier for AI inference.

EVE operates on a custom Linux OS, with control systems in Java/C++ and AI capabilities in Python, leveraging ROS2 and OpenCV. 1X’s embodied AI learning approach allows EVE to understand natural language, deconstruct complex tasks, and learn from real-world interactions. The OpenAI Startup Fund investment underscores a strong focus on advanced AI development.

EVE has been deployed globally in customer facilities since 2022, demonstrating its operational capabilities in industrial settings such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, and retail. It performs tasks such as palletizing, picking, assembly, inventory management, and patient support. Its ability to operate autonomously and through shared autonomy (teleoperation for human guidance) has been crucial for real-world integration.

EVE’s specific pricing is not publicly available, though unofficial sources suggest around $150,000. NEO, the newer home robot, had pre-orders at $20,000 or $499/month. Interested parties should contact 1X Technologies directly for EVE’s pricing and availability.

1X Technologies’ achievements include the innovative Revo1 motor and EVE’s successful global industrial deployments. The OpenAI Startup Fund investment validates their AI and robotics approach. The expansion from industrial (EVE) to home robotics (NEO) demonstrates their ambition for general-purpose robots.

Limitations include the high cost, a common barrier in advanced robotics. While EVE excels industrially, adapting to complex home environments (with NEO) presents challenges in adaptability, safety, and human-robot interaction. EVE’s wheeled mobility, efficient for industrial floors, limits navigation on stairs or uneven terrain, which bipedal robots like NEO aim to overcome.

1X Technologies’ future roadmap focuses on NEO’s development and deployment for home environments. NEO Beta was introduced in 2024, with NEO Gamma (enhanced for home suitability) expected in 2025. The company plans to scale NEO deployments in early-access homes in 2026, with AI capabilities continuing to grow through 2027. This strategic shift towards consumer robotics builds on EVE’s industrial experience, aiming for a future where humanoid companions assist with chores, allowing humans to focus on other activities. Ongoing OpenAI collaboration is expected to enhance AI capabilities.

2024: 1X introduced NEO Beta. TechInformed reported in February that 1X had trained 30 bots, advancing EVE’s autonomy. A June YouTube video highlighted EVE’s real-world testing. 2025: NEO Gamma is planned for release, aiming for wider US home entry. 1X will gradually welcome the public to its NEO early access program. Mashable reported on NEO pre-orders in November. 2026: 1X plans to launch NEO into Early Access customer homes, scaling deployments, and transforming home assistance. NEO’s abilities are expected to grow into 2027.