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Flagship PlatformNEO
1X Technologies
PrivateConsumer humanoid robotics company bringing embodied AI into everyday homes.
Founded 2014N/A raised
Humanoid Robots
About 1X Technologies
1X Technologies is a robotics company founded in Norway in 2014, originally as Halodi Robotics before rebranding in 2023. The company develops humanoid robots designed to operate safely alongside people in homes and workplaces, with a focus on embodied AI, compliant actuation, and human-centered interaction. Its flagship platform, NEO, is a consumer-oriented humanoid built to assist with everyday household tasks, while its earlier EVE robot is deployed in commercial security and logistics environments. Backed by OpenAI and other leading technology investors, 1X Technologies is among the leading companies pursuing general-purpose humanoids for everyday life rather than industrial automation.
Technical Profile
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
AI Stack
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
01PyTorch
02OpenAI API
NEO Specs
Published operating specifications for the lead system.
Battery Life4 hours
Payload Capacity20 kg
Speed4 km/h
Degrees of Freedom37
Certifications
Standards and certifications currently associated with the platform.
01CE
02ISO 9001
Investors
Latest Updates
April 30, 2026Facility OpenedCorporate
1X brings NEO Factory online in HaywardBrought NEO Factory online in Hayward as its U.S. humanoid production base.
Recent News
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Valuation History
Track 1X Technologies's valuation over time.
Funding Rounds
2022-03-01Series A$100M
2023-03-23Series A2$500M
2024-01-13Series B$1.00B
2024-11-01Series C$2.40B
2025-06-01Series D$10.00B
1X Technologies Team
1X Technologies History
- May 12, 2014
Halodi Robotics is founded in Norway
1X Technologies was founded in May 2014 in Moss, Norway, by roboticist Bernt Øivind Børnich under the name Halodi Robotics, along with co-founders Phuong Nguyen, Jørgen Sundell, and Pål Løken. The company initially focused on developing safe actuators and full-body control systems for industrial and healthcare robotics.
Halodi RoboticsMoss - 2018
EVE becomes the company’s first humanoid robot
In 2018, Halodi released its first humanoid robot, EVE, designed for logistics, security, and medical environments. The wheeled humanoid demonstrated safe human interaction through compliant actuator technology.
EVESafety - 2022 - March 2023
1X rebrands and brings OpenAI onto the cap table
In 2022, the company rebranded as 1X Technologies and shifted its focus to domestic robotics, developing humanoid assistants for private homes. In March 2023, 1X raised $23.5 million in Series A2 funding led by the OpenAI Startup Fund, with participation from Tiger Global and other investors.
RebrandOpenAI - January 13, 2024 - February 2025
Series B backs the NEO humanoid roadmap
In January 2024, 1X raised a $100 million Series B round led by EQT Ventures, bringing total funding to $136 million. NEO Beta launched in August 2024, followed by the advanced NEO Gamma in February 2025, positioning the company at the forefront of consumer humanoid robotics.
Series BNEO BetaNEO Gamma