Against the record
NEO, from 1X Technologies, is at stage 2 of 5 on our ladder: pre-orders. Orders or deposits taken; not delivered. The latest milestone on its record is from 13 May 2026: In May 2026, 1X still planned to deliver NEO to its first private buyers in the US by the end of 2026. The first robots were working in 1X's own factory.
This video comes from the maker's own channel, and makers show their robots at their best. The stage above comes from dated public records, not from the video.
From the video's description
The new 25-DoF robotic hands for the NEO platform mark a fundamental leap in physical AI. 1X has developed hands that achieve human-level dexterity, strength, safety, and reliability. With 25 fully actuated degrees of freedom in the fingers, palm, and thumb including a 3-DoF wrist, a closed-loop tendon-driven system, and high-resolution tactile sensing, these hands enable true in-hand manipulation and precision interaction across countless everyday tasks– from assembling LEGO and installing light bulbs to zipping jackets, pouring tea, and using tools with human-like adaptability (and infinitely more). Strong yet inherently safe and compliant, IP68 waterproof and food-safe, and built to endure millions of cycles, the new hands don’t just expand NEO’s capabilities. They unlock high-quality, real-world manipulation data at scale, accelerating the training of robust world models and bringi…
Written by 1X on YouTube.
