NEO humanoid designed for household use, available for preorder - The Robot Report

1X Technologies AS has opened pre-orders for its NEO humanoid robot, designed specifically for household use, with deliveries expected in 2026. The company shifted its focus exclusively to the in-home consumer market in August 2024, aiming to automate everyday chores and provide personalized assistance to help users save time. NEO is built with user-friendly, intuitive features and prioritizes safety through its patented Tendon Drive actuation system, which enables compliant and secure movements around people. The robot’s hardware builds on earlier models, NEO Gamma and NEO Beta, emphasizing safe operation in domestic environments. NEO incorporates advanced AI capabilities, including speech recognition via its “Audio Intelligence” interface, allowing it to respond appropriately to verbal commands. It also uses “Visual Intelligence” for contextual awareness, such as recognizing kitchen ingredients to suggest recipes, and has memory functions to maintain conversational continuity and adapt over time. The robot can assist with tasks like scheduling, reminders, grocery lists, and language learning progress. Import