1X

1X is a robotics company founded in 2014, with offices in Palo Alto and a global operational footprint. It is developing humanoid robots for both consumer and industrial applications, focusing on technologies such as reinforcement learning, generalist AI models, and tendon-driven actuators.

The company's primary consumer product is NEO, a humanoid robot designed for home use. Standing 5'6" tall, it is powered by Redwood AI, a proprietary generalist model, and is engineered to perform household tasks. A key design feature is its tendon-driven actuators, which aim to provide quiet and energy-efficient operation. The company has announced an early access launch for NEO in 2026 and is currently accepting pre-order deposits. Its industrial robot, EVE, is already deployed in customer facilities globally.

1X has raised over $126 million in funding across multiple rounds and is backed by OpenAI. The company states its mission is to create an abundant society through general-purpose robots and is actively scaling its team, with 87 roles listed as open.