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Norwegian company 1X has unveiled its new home robot, the Neo Gamma. It is the successor to the Neo Beta model, which debuted in August. Like previous versions, this prototype is designed for testing in a home environment. Published images show the robot performing various household tasks — making coffee, doing laundry, and cleaning the room, TechCrunch reports.
The company plans to test Neo Gamma in real-world conditions, although it admits that the robot is still far from commercial use. The model's distinctive feature is its soft design and a knitted nylon suit, which reduces the risk of injury during contact with a person. Thus, 1X aims to make its robots safer and more user-friendly.
Home robots have long been a challenging market segment. With the exception of robot vacuums, no other product has gained widespread acceptance. The main challenges for such devices are their usability, reliability, safety, and affordability. Elderly care technology is expected to play a significant role in this direction, as the aging population increases the demand for solutions that facilitate independent living.
1X relies on an advanced Neo Gamma artificial intelligence system that helps the robot navigate safely in space. Another important aspect is the ability to be remotely controlled - despite the desire for complete autonomy, it is critical that a person can intervene if necessary.
1X has attracted particular interest since OpenAI became one of its early investors. This has increased attention for the concept of “embodied intelligence,” where AI is given physical form. The company is also working to improve verbal and nonverbal communication between humans and robots, which is key to the future development of the field.
1X is not yet disclosing all the details regarding the number of Neo Gammas produced. The videos presented during the presentation only demonstrate the capabilities of the prototype. Despite the fact that humanoid robots are gradually finding application in industry, their mass integration into everyday life remains a question of the future, depending on the price, safety and functionality of the technologies.
Norwegian company 1X has unveiled its new home robot, the Neo Gamma. It is the successor to the Neo Beta model, which debuted in August. Like previous versions, this prototype is designed for testing in a home environment. Published images show the robot performing various household tasks — making coffee, doing laundry, and cleaning the room, TechCrunch reports.
The company plans to test Neo Gamma in real-world conditions, although it admits that the robot is still far from commercial use. The model's distinctive feature is its soft design and a knitted nylon suit, which reduces the risk of injury during contact with a person. Thus, 1X aims to make its robots safer and more user-friendly.
Home robots have long been a challenging market segment. With the exception of robot vacuums, no other product has gained widespread acceptance. The main challenges for such devices are their usability, reliability, safety, and affordability. Elderly care technology is expected to play a significant role in this direction, as the aging population increases the demand for solutions that facilitate independent living.
1X relies on an advanced Neo Gamma artificial intelligence system that helps the robot navigate safely in space. Another important aspect is the ability to be remotely controlled - despite the desire for complete autonomy, it is critical that a person can intervene if necessary.
1X has attracted particular interest since OpenAI became one of its early investors. This has increased attention for the concept of “embodied intelligence,” where AI is given physical form. The company is also working to improve verbal and nonverbal communication between humans and robots, which is key to the future development of the field.
1X is not yet disclosing all the details regarding the number of Neo Gammas produced. The videos presented during the presentation only demonstrate the capabilities of the prototype. Despite the fact that humanoid robots are gradually finding application in industry, their mass integration into everyday life remains a question of the future, depending on the price, safety and functionality of the technologies.
