September 24, 2025 by Sam Francis

1X , a pioneer in humanoid robotics, has unveiled its NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use. The release came just before news emerged that the company is looking to raise $1 billion in new funding, according to The Information .

NEO Beta represents a significant advancement in robotics, moving beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people.

The NEO Beta launch marks a major milestone for 1X as the company transitions from conceptual development to bringing humanoid robots into consumer households.

In the video released (see below), the company shows how NEO is“safe to work among people”. NEO has been designed to be produced at scale in the company's factory in Moss, Norway.

Bernt Børnich, CEO at 1X, says:“Our priority is safety. 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. Doing so means we are taking another step toward achieving our mission.”

1X's mission is to create an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people. To achieve this goal, 1X humanoids must be exposed to diverse environments to become fully capable of performing a wide range of tasks.

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