Founder & CEO · OpenAI-backed Humanoid RobotFounder & CEO · OpenAI-backed Humanoid Robot
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Norwegian roboticist. Founded 1X Technologies (originally Halodi Robotics) in 2014 in Moss, Norway. Building general-purpose humanoid robots. The NEO Home Robot (about 168cm tall, a lightweight 30kg frame meant to be safer than larger rivals) opened pre-orders at $20,000 Early Access ($200 deposit, priority 2026 delivery) or a $499/month subscription. Deliveries start in the US in 2026, expanding to other markets from 2027; Day-1 tasks include opening doors, fetching items and turning off lights, improving via software updates. OpenAI is a strategic investor. Dual HQ: Palo Alto + Moss, Norway. Manufacturing in Hayward, CA.
Norwegian roboticist. Founded 1X Technologies (originally Halodi Robotics) in 2014 in Moss, Norway. Building general-purpose humanoid robots. The NEO Home Robot (about 168cm tall, a lightweight 30kg frame meant to be safer than larger rivals) opened pre-orders at $20,000 Early Access ($200 deposit, priority 2026 delivery) or a $499/month subscription. Deliveries start in the US in 2026, expanding to other markets from 2027; Day-1 tasks include opening doors, fetching items and turning off lights, improving via software updates. OpenAI is a strategic investor. Dual HQ: Palo Alto + Moss, Norway. Manufacturing in Hayward, CA.