1X Begins Production of NEO Humanoids in California Facility

['1X Technologies AS has kicked off full-scale production at its brand-new facility in Hayward, California, marking a significant milestone in the development of its NEO humanoid robot. The 58,000-square-foot factory, located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, serves as the primary hub for NEO, a robot designed to operate quietly and navigate domestic spaces with ease.', 'The state-of-the-art facility is designed around 1X\'s "machine park," where raw materials are transformed into specialized parts. Unlike traditional assembly plants that rely on global suppliers, 1X uses a vertically integrated "factory OS" to manage every stage of production in real time.

On the factory floor, copper coils are spun on automated lines to create custom motors, while specialized laboratories subject the humanoid hardware to rigorous stress testing – over 20 million cycles – to ensure durability and reliability.', 'The company\'s founder and CEO, Bernt Børnich, expressed his excitement about the factory\'s opening, saying, "This is more than just a factory opening — it\'s proof that the future of humanoid robotics is being built right here in the U.S." He added, "We\'re not dreaming about abundance; we\'re manufacturing it. More production means more robots, and more robots mean the fastest path to physical AI. Production is happening now, and American consumers will be among the first in the world to welcome NEO into their homes."', 'The production process at the Hayward facility includes several specialized zones.

Early versions of NEO are already active on the factory floor, assisting with internal logistics and stocking parts. These units serve a dual purpose: performing labor and collecting real-world data to refine the NEO Cortex brain, which is powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform. According to Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge AI at NVIDIA, "Humanoid robots require high-performance, real-time AI inference and continuous training and testing in simulation for safe and reliable operation."', "The first year's production was sold out within five days of its October launch, but 1X Technologies currently is using the Hayward line to supply its research and development and internal home-testing programs.

The company plans to begin domestic shipments to the public in 2026. With NEO, 1X aims to bring physical AI into homes, revolutionizing the way humans interact with robots in their daily lives.", 'The partnership with NVIDIA has played a crucial role in accelerating the development and deployment of intelligent robots like NEO. By leveraging the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform and the NVIDIA Isaac open robotics platform, 1X is able to develop robots that can work safely alongside humans, opening up new possibilities for human-robot collaboration and interaction.']