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A tech firm based in California is offering an AI-powered humanoid designed to simplify daily tasks—though it comes with a hefty price tag.
Standing at 5’6″, this humanoid creation from 1X Technologies, known as NEO, is scheduled to debut in the U.S. by early 2026. Forget about mundane chores like washing dishes or doing laundry, as long as you’re willing to either subscribe for $499 monthly or make a one-time purchase of $20,000 for NEO.
Additionally, buyers can customize their robotic assistant by choosing from three color options: tan, gray, or dark brown.
“Humanoids were once the stuff of science fiction, then they became subjects of academic research. But today, with NEO’s introduction, humanoid robots have transitioned into consumer products,” explained Bernt Børnich, the CEO and Founder of 1X.
“This development brings us closer to the future we’ve imagined, allowing us to interact with humanoid robots for assistance, and receiving that support in reality,” he added.
Preorders for NEO began this week and require a $200 deposit for eager customers.
The freaky-looking humanoid will be able to perform functions like “opening doors for guests, fetching items, and turning off the lights at night — and grows in abilities with every software update,” according to the tech company.
The “Chores” feature will allow users to give NEO tasks to complete around their home and even specify times for when they want those tasks completed. Talk about efficiency!
Owners of NEO will have the option of checking in on the humanoid via an app on their phone to see what it’s up to.
The humanoid’s built-in facial camera will be able to get a view of your house and help complete unfamiliar tasks.
For any task that NEO does not know how to do, users can make an appointment with a 1X expert to guide the AI robot through it.
1X is using Audio and Visual Intelligence, which allows NEO to recognize and respond when being addressed and enhance interactions such as recognizing ingredients, suggesting dishes to make, and adapting its responses over time.
People had mixed reviews when the news broke of this creepy but helpful bot.
One person wrote on X: “Ordered. Can’t wait to try NEO fully autonomous mode and see how it performs!”
“wtf you gonna do when this thing gets mad and murders you in your sleep,” another person wrote in opposition of the AI robot.
