On October 29, 2025, U.S. AI robotics company 1X announced the opening of pre-sales for its household humanoid robot NEO, positioned as a home automation assistant. It can perform basic household tasks such as opening doors, retrieving items, and turning lights on and off via a mobile app or voice commands. Priced at $20,000, it offers a subscription service for $499 per month, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
