The Humanoid Robots Just Keep Coming: All We Know About Neo
Neo is the latest humanoid robot built by robotics company 1X, and it's being tested in home settings, marking an interesting shift from many of the more warehouse-focused humanoids that have been covered here. The pre-production beta model of Neo has generated a lot of buzz among tech enthusiasts and experts alike, with many wondering what features and capabilities this new robot will bring to the table.
A Teaser Video for Neo
1X recently dropped a short and sweet teaser video announcing its Neo robot, showcasing the robot's ability to pick up a bag and hands it to someone, as well as pose with a person for a picture. This is the first video that 1X has shared of Neo, and it appears that the robot made an appearance as a hologram alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Wong when he announced the company's project Groot, a platform for the development of humanoid robots.
Differentiation from the Competition
1X's decision to show Neo with its arm around a person is likely an attempt to differentiate itself from the competition. Most other robotics companies show interaction with humans primarily to test resilience or to demonstrate how humans and robots can work together. 1X, on the other hand, seems to be selling a kind of close and casual encounter that we haven't seen a lot of in the humanoid robotic space. This approach is likely due to the fact that 1X is pitching Neo as something that could someday be used to help around the house, rather than just being a warehouse-focused robot.
Design and Features
Neo is about 5' 5" tall and weighs 66 lb, making it one of the lightest humanoid robots that have been covered here. The robot can carry up to 44 lb and run at a speed of 7.5 mph. It also has a battery life of 2 to 4 hours. If Neo is on the fritz or acting strange, 1X says that the robot can be quickly taken over by a remote human operator for safety.
Clothing: A Key Feature
Another interesting feature of Neo is that it's covered in clothing, making it look more like the first iteration Tesla bot, meaning a person in a robot suit rather than an actual robot. The clothing may be an effort to cover up what 1X says is "muscle-like Anatomy," perhaps to protect some proprietary technology or for aesthetic reasons.
Learning and Autonomy
Neo's predecessor Eve was heavier, taller, and also clothed to cover up its robotic inners, making it look pretty jacked. While this may not be the most comfortable sight, Eve uses a set of wheels to get around. 1X describes Eve as an AI data collection platform and the foundation for Neo's learning. The company has posted several videos of its Eve robots operating autonomously performing various tasks, with some appearing more successful than others.
Research and Development
According to its CEO, 1X will be deploying a handful of Neo robots into homes this year for research and development purposes. The company hopes that ultimately its robots will be able to help around the house with chores and perhaps provide support to people with limited mobility.
Backed by Open AI
1X is backed by Open AI, the company behind chat GPT, although it's unclear how Open AI's technology is being used in 1X's robots if at all. Another humanoid robotics company has announced a partnership with Open AI that allows its robots to converse and take vocal commands. For more details on this latest humanoid robot, check out this video right here, and subscribe to CET for the latest and greatest Tech news as always.
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someone and poses with a person for a picture while this is the first video 1X has shared of Neo it appears the robot made an appearance as a hologram alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Wong when he announced the company's project Groot a platform for the development of humanoid robots 1 X's decision to show Neo with its arm around a person indicates how 1X may be hoping to differentiate itself from the competition most other robotics companies show interaction with humans primarily to test resilience or to show how humans and robots can work together 1 x seems to be selling a kind of close and casual encounter that we haven't seen a lot of in the humanoid robotic space this is likely due to the fact that 1X is pitching Neo as something that could someday be used to help around the house something designed for the home will naturally require a deeper level of trust than something designed for a factory or Warehouse sitting since the robot will know where you live and see where you sleep Neo is about 5' 5 in tall and weighs 66 lb making it one of the lightest humanoid robots we've covered here on what the future it can carry 44 lb run at a speed of 7.5 mph and has a battery life of 2 to 4 hours if Neo is on the fritz or acting strange 1X says the robot can be quickly taken over by a remote human operator for safety another interesting feature is that Neo is covered in clothing making it look more like the first iteration Tesla bot meaning a person in a robot suit than an actual robot the clothing may be an effort to cover up what 1X says is a quote muscle like Anatomy perhaps to protect some proprietary technology or for aesthetic reasons onx says Neo can quote walk jog climb stairs and navigate your space naturally 1X has made humanoid robots before which could give us a clue at where Neo is headed Neo's predecessor Eve was heavier taller and also clothed to cover up its robotic iners making it look pretty jacked not exactly comforting to a world that's been conditioned on Sci-Fi movies Eve uses Wheels set of legs to get around and 1X describes it as an AI data collection platform and the foundation for Neo's learning 1X has posted several videos of its Eve robots operating autonomously performing a variety of tasks with some appearing to be more successful than others they are in training after all according to its CEO 1X will be deploying a handful of neoa robots into homes this year for research and development purposes the company hopes that ultimately its robots will be able to help around the house with chores and perhaps Provide support to people with limited Mobility 1ex is backed by open AI the company behind chat GPT though it's unclear how open ai's technology is being used in 1 X's robots if at all we do know that figure another humanoid robotics company announced a partnership with open AI that allows his robots to converse and take vocal commands for more details on figures latest humanoid robot check out this video right here and subscribe to CET for the latest and greatest Tech news as always thanks so much for watching I'm your host Jesse oral see you next time with the fam\n"
