Hard Fork We Met NEO, the Viral Humanoid Robot + HatGPT
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Nov 7, 2025 
In this discussion, Bernt Bornich, CEO of 1X and the visionary behind the humanoid robot Neo, reveals why Neo is causing a stir in the tech world. He shares insights into Neo's abilities like cleaning and companionship, and how in-home data accelerates its learning. Bernt also tackles privacy concerns, explaining the robot’s data usage and safeguards. The conversation dives into emotional bonds people may form with Neo, its potential for autism assistive roles, and the future of household autonomy by 2030.
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Humanoid Robotics Is A Big Bet
- Humanoid robots are a major VC bet despite limited current autonomy.
- Investors have poured billions, signaling long-term industry commitment.
Teleoperation Powers Early Robot Capabilities
- Neo currently relies heavily on teleoperation with humans in the loop.
- OneX frames this as a data-collection strategy to enable future autonomy.
Gather Data By Deploying In Homes
- Deploy robots in real homes to collect the diverse data needed for real-world tasks.
- Living among people provides richer training signals than simulated farms.