1X Technologies (formerly known as Halodi Robotics) is an engineering and robotics technology company founded in 2014 by Bernt Øivind Børnich and Phuong Nguyen in Moss, Norway. The company develops android robots capable of exhibiting human-like movements and behaviors, aiming to make these robots safe and collaborative systems that can work alongside humans. Headquartered in Moss (Norway) and Palo Alto (California), 1X Technologies also maintains offices in Sunnyvale and Irving.

History and Development

1X Technologies was established to create general-purpose robots capable of working with humans. In 2018, the company developed a servo motor called Revo1, inspired by the human tendon system and featuring a low gear ratio. This motor offers a high torque-to-weight ratio in robotic systems. In 2022, the company signed a contract to deploy at least 140 Android robots for security tasks in various commercial facilities in the United States, marking its first major commercial success.

Products and Developed Technologies

EVE

EVE is the first android robot system developed by 1X Technologies. Controlled through virtual reality (VR) interfaces and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, EVE can respond to objects and humans in its environment with human-like reactions. Tasks are executed remotely by operators using the data streamed from the robot’s cameras and sensors. EVE is designed for industries characterized by repetitive tasks and labor shortages.

NEO and NEO Gamma

NEO is the first humanoid robot prototype developed for home use. Introduced in 2024, the NEO Beta model is capable of performing basic household tasks. The NEO Gamma model, released in 2025, builds upon its predecessor with advanced AI algorithms and next-generation robotic hardware.

NEO Gamma can mimic natural human walking and arm movements, bend down to pick up objects, and sit on chairs. These dynamic motion capabilities have been developed using reinforcement learning trained on data from human movements. The robot also incorporates a large language model (LLM), allowing for natural voice communication with users. It is equipped with four microphones and three speakers for voice command processing and ambient sound feedback. NEO Gamma features a soft-textured exterior optimized for home use, tendon-driven joint structures, and a design focused on safe interaction with the environment.

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Research and Development Activities

1X Technologies conducts advanced research on AI and robotic integration. In 2025, a collaboration with NVIDIA led to the development of a NEO prototype capable of autonomously placing items in a dishwasher. The project used datasets provided by 1X Technologies to train an end-to-end neural network based on NVIDIA’s GR00T N1 model. This development contributed to the robot's safety and environmental awareness needed for home use. Robots developed by the company are subjected to pilot tests in real home environments to collect data and improve adaptability to changing conditions. 1X Technologies advocates for robot development in natural human settings, not just industrial ones.

Corporate Structure and Financial Developments

In 2024, 1X Technologies raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by EQT Ventures, bringing its total funding to over $125 million. Investors include OpenAI.

In 2025, the company acquired Kind Humanoid Inc., integrating its expertise in large language model-based human-robot interaction and biomimetic design. This acquisition accelerated the development of autonomous humanoid robots for home environments. Also in 2025, Mustally Hussain was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Hussain previously held senior finance positions at large organizations such as Lucid Group and Hyundai Capital, and is now responsible for managing the company’s financial discipline and growth strategy.

Future Plans

As of 2025, 1X Technologies plans to deploy hundreds of NEO Gamma robots into homes across the United States through large-scale pilot programs. Its long-term goal is to initiate mass production of humanoid robots that can be safely and autonomously used in domestic environments worldwide.

The company aims to develop robotic solutions for elder care, home management, and personalized education, particularly in response to the needs of aging populations. It continues to focus on strengthening human-robot collaboration in the home technology domain through ongoing research and development.