1X Technologies

1X Technologies, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, is a Norwegian robotics company that has attracted significant attention due to its partnership with and investment from OpenAI. Founded in 2014, the company has been working on creating humanoid robots that can operate safely alongside humans in everyday environments. The backing from OpenAI’s startup fund underscores the growing convergence between large language models, embodied AI, and physical robotics.

The company’s flagship product, NEO, is a bipedal humanoid robot designed for home and workplace use. NEO is built with a focus on safety, utilizing compliant actuators and a lightweight frame that allows it to interact with people and navigate domestic settings without posing a risk. This human-centric design philosophy sets 1X apart from competitors focused primarily on industrial or warehouse applications.

1X Technologies operates at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and practical robotics engineering. By combining advanced learned behaviors with purpose-built hardware, the company aims to create general-purpose robots that can learn and adapt to a wide variety of tasks, bringing the vision of helpful humanoid robots in homes and offices closer to reality.