1x

Overview

1x builds AI humanoid robots for home chores and industrial tasks, with NEO for households and wheeled factory robots deployed in customer facilities.

Part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Jun 2025Funding Roundtechcrunch.com ↗

   NEO + EVE humanoid robots for general-purpose labor.