A Softer Humanoid Robot for the Home

Robotics company 1X recently released a video of its new robot, Neo Gamma, doing various tasks in a home setting: carrying a kettle of hot water, straightening a picture, carrying laundry, vacuuming, cleaning windows, picking up grocery bags, delivering a bottle of wine, tidying up and sitting down. NEO Gamma vacuuming. 1X This demo said nothing about how the robot was being controlled. As we've learned, if a company isn't highlighting what its robots can do autonomously, you shouldn't assume they're doing anything autonomously. However, 1X has shown videos of its Eve robots working autonomously and performing various tasks. One thing that's unique about 1X is its history of producing robots that come fully dressed. 1X says Neo's suit and shoes are 3D-printed nylon and feature a minimalist design to fit easier into the home aesthetic. I'd imagine the soft exterior may also help protect interior electrical components from pets, kids or other things it may encounter in the home. 1X's ... Read full article.