1X Neo

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Loudin, A. (2026, October 15). 1X Neo. TIME. https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/1x-neo/

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The 1X Neo is a new humanoid robot designed for home use that was recently launched globally. Weighing only 66 pounds, the Neo can lift over 150 pounds and carry up to 55 pounds, performing household chores like fetching items from other rooms, tidying countertops, folding laundry, unloading dishes, and carrying groceries. Priced at $20,000, it features human-like hands that allow for autonomous task completion with the capability to learn additional tasks over time.

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The 1X NEO, a humanoid robot priced at $20,000, was launched globally this year by Norwegian robotics company 1X. According to the company’s founder and CEO, Bernt Børnich, the 66-pound robot can autonomously perform household tasks such as fetching items from other rooms, tidying countertops, folding laundry, unloading a dishwasher, and carrying groceries. The NEO is equipped with dexterous and human-like hands that allow it to lift up to 150 pounds and carry up to 55 pounds without complaint. While currently capable of handling these tasks, Børnich states the robot will continue learning new skills over time.

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Amanda Loudin

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🔮 Equipped with “dexterous, capable and human-like hands,” the $20,000 NEO can autonomously fetch things from other rooms, tidy countertops, fold laundry, unload a dishwasher, and carry groceries, says 1X founder and CEO Bernt Børnich—and it will learn more tasks as it goes.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · 1X Neo

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Although it weighs just 66 pounds, the 1X NEO humanoid robot can lift over 150 and carry 55. asserted

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And it doesn’t complain about doing housework. asserted

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Launched globally this year, it’s the first humanoid robot widely available for home use. asserted

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Equipped with “dexterous, capable and human-like hands,” the $20,000 NEO can autonomously fetch things from other rooms, tidy countertops, fold laundry, unload a dishwasher, and carry groceries, says 1X founder and CEO Bernt Børnich—and it will learn more tasks as it goes. asserted

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