1X NEO Review: Specs and Uses of the 66 lb Home Humanoid Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
1X NEO is a humanoid robot for the home, 5 ft 6 in tall and 66 lb in weight, with hands that have 22 degrees of freedom each and a battery life of 4 hours. The product page lists a USD 200 deposit but no purchase price. This review covers its specifications, features and limits.
Quick Verdict
NEO is designed around the home, not the factory. It is very light at 66 lb, covered in a soft knitted suit and quiet at 22 dB, all of which matter for a machine that moves among people and furniture. Its hands are unusually capable on paper, with 22 degrees of freedom each. The key to understanding NEO is Expert Mode: for tasks the robot cannot yet do alone, a 1X employee supervises it remotely at times the owner schedules, and the robot learns from this. Buyers should weigh that openly, because it means a person may see inside the home through the robot. The page used gives no purchase price.
1X NEO at a Glance
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Weight: 66 lb
Lift: 154 lb; carry: 55 lb
Hands: 22 degrees of freedom each
Battery life: 4 hours
Price: USD 200 deposit listed; purchase price not shown
1X NEO Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of NEO.
Specification | 1X NEO |
Manufacturer | 1X Technologies |
Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 66 lb |
Lift | 154 lb |
Carry | 55 lb |
Arm payload | 18 lb |
Hand degrees of freedom | 22 per hand |
Battery life | 4 hours |
Quick charge | 6 minutes per hour of runtime |
Noise | 22 dB |
Charging | Self-charging |
Design and Build Quality
NEO weighs less than half as much as most humanoids of its height. The body is soft to the touch and dressed in a knitted suit, and the maker gives its noise level as 22 dB, which it compares to a modern refrigerator. Rings of light at the ears show the robot's status. Despite the low weight, the maker states a lift of 154 lb and a carrying load of 55 lb, with 18 lb at the arm. The robot returns to its charger by itself, and a quick charge adds an hour of operation in six minutes.
Software and AI
Redwood AI
Redwood is the company's vision-language model for learning and performing household chores.
Companion
A built-in language model provides voice interaction, memory and understanding of what the robot sees and hears.
Expert Mode
NEO works autonomously by default. For tasks it does not know, a 1X expert can supervise it remotely at scheduled times so that it learns.
Teleoperation
The owner can also control the robot remotely with the mobile app and a VR device.
1X NEO Uses
NEO is intended for household help.
Chores
The robot carries out chores on a schedule set by the owner.
Companion Functions
It answers questions, remembers context and can serve as a mobile speaker.
Limits
Tasks outside its trained abilities depend on Expert Mode, that is, on remote supervision by a person.
1X NEO Price and Value
The product page lists a deposit of USD 200 and mentions a subscription option, without showing the purchase or subscription price in the content used for this review.
For the company behind the product, read the 1X Technologies Company Profile: History, Funding, NEO Robot and Open Questions.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Very light at 66 lb
Soft body and 22 dB noise level
Hands with 22 degrees of freedom each
Fast charging and self-charging
Can be ordered with a deposit
Cons
Unknown tasks require remote supervision by a person
Privacy implications of remote operation in the home
Purchase price not shown on the page used
4 hours of battery life
Who Should Consider 1X NEO?
NEO suits early adopters who want a household humanoid and accept that it will learn part of its work under remote supervision.
1X NEO FAQ
How much does 1X NEO cost?
The product page lists a USD 200 deposit and mentions a subscription option; the purchase price is not shown in the content used.
How tall and heavy is NEO?
5 ft 6 in tall and 66 lb.
How much can NEO lift?
It lifts 154 lb and carries 55 lb; the arm payload is 18 lb.
How long does the NEO battery last?
4 hours, with a quick charge of 6 minutes per hour of runtime.
How loud is NEO?
22 dB.
What is Expert Mode?
A mode in which a 1X expert supervises the robot remotely at scheduled times, for tasks it cannot yet do alone.
Is NEO autonomous?
It works autonomously by default and uses remote supervision for tasks it does not know.
What is Redwood AI?
1X's vision-language model for household chores.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
