US Edition1X Kicks Off Full-Scale Production Of Humanoid Robot Neo
The factory uses in-house components and NVIDIA tools as 1X says early demand sold out its first-year output in five days.
- On Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1X Technologies commenced full-scale production of its NEO humanoid robot at a new 58,000-square-foot facility in Hayward, California, marking the most vertically integrated humanoid manufacturing hub in the United States.
- 1X aims to reduce reliance on external suppliers by manufacturing core components like motors and batteries in-house, enabling faster iteration cycles and higher safety standards compared to competitors relying on overseas manufacturing.
- Available for $20,000 or a $499-a-month subscription, NEO robots are currently assisting human workers with assembly tasks at the facility, effectively helping build their successors.
- The company currently has the capacity to produce 10,000 robots annually, with plans to scale output to over 100,000 units by 2027, and customer shipments are scheduled to begin later this year.
- CEO Bernt Börnich believes humanoid robots will reach critical societal mass within two years, while Vikram Kothari, VP of Manufacturing & Hardware, noted the facility creates over 200 high-skill American jobs positioning 1X as a leader in domestic robotics.
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1X Technologies says it is scaling production of its NEO humanoid robot, with some robots already helping build and test future units. (Photo: 1X Technologies)
Robotics startup plans to build 10,000 home robots in California in the coming year
1X Technologies AS, the Norway-founded robotics startup backed by OpenAI, has opened a new 58,000-square-foot factory in Hayward, California, where it aims to be among the first to build humanoids for consumers at scale.
US humanoid robot factory to build 100,000 NEO units by 2027
U.S.-based robotics firm 1X has started full-scale production of its humanoid robot NEO at a new manufacturing facility in Hayward, California. The factory marks a key step toward commercializing general-purpose humanoid robots designed for home use. The company says the robots are built to safely operate alongside humans and assist with everyday tasks such as mobility support, light household activity, and routine interaction. Spanning 58,000 s…
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