TechCrunch Startup News 1X will test humanoid robots in ‘a few hundred’ homes in 2025
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Mar 25, 2025 Norwegian robotics startup 1X is set to test its humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, in a few hundred homes by 2025. The CEO sheds light on the significance of early adopters and potential privacy concerns. Listeners will ponder the feasibility of a human-assisted version this year and when we might see a public rollout. This cutting-edge exploration raises intriguing questions about the future of humanoid robotics and how they may integrate into our daily lives.
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Neo Gamma Home Tests
- OneX plans to test its humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, in homes by the end of 2025.
- CEO Bernt Børnich stated this during an interview at NVIDIA GTC 2025.
Teleoperation of Neo Gamma
- Neo Gamma is not fully autonomous and relies on human teleoperators.
- These operators control the robot remotely using its cameras and sensors.
AI Training and Privacy
- OneX trains its core AI technology in-house and occasionally co-trains with partners like OpenAI and NVIDIA.
- This data collection raises privacy concerns which the company addresses by giving customers control over data access.