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1X's viral Neo humanoid robot isn't quite as good as it looks.
Neo costs $500 per month or $20,000 up-front.
The robot has to be controlled by a human.
There's a new humanoid robot making waves online, but even with a price tag of $20,000, this one might not be exactly what it seems.
In a 10-minute video posted to X, 1X debuted Neo, a housekeeping humanoid robot that handles everyday tasks like loading the dishwasher, vacuuming the floor, and folding laundry. As 1X describes it, the robot can "provide assistance with everyday tasks...automates household chores, freeing time for priorities" and even "brings useful insight into every conversation."
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