Norwegian company 1X Robotics has announced the deployment of its Neo Gamma robots into homes for real-world testing. This event could mark the beginning of a new era in human-technology interaction in the household.
Why Home Robots? 1X Robotics' Vision for Neo Gamma
Bernt Børnich, CEO of 1X Robotics, shared at Nvidia GTC 2025 that Neo Gamma is ready for release. This is a step towards creating robots that can adapt to real life among people. The company's approach is to allow robots to learn directly in home environments by interacting with people. Similar initiatives raise interest in robotics, and even the company Figure announced plans for home robot tests in 2025.
The Neo Gamma Approach: Teleoperation and Gradual Autonomy
To ensure the safety and usefulness of robots in home settings, 1X Robotics employs teleoperation. Remote operators will control the robots through cameras and sensors in real-time. This will allow data collection on how Neo Gamma performs its functions in various home conditions and enable the company's internal AI models to be trained.
Neo Gamma: A Step Up from Neo Beta
Neo Gamma is the first bipedal robot prototype by 1X Robotics designed for testing outside labs. It features an improved AI system and a safe design, including a nylon suit to minimize contact risks with humans. Despite hiccups during the demonstration, including Wi-Fi issues and low battery, Neo Gamma demonstrated its ability to perform simple tasks in the home.
The development of Neo Gamma by 1X Robotics opens new possibilities for robotics in the home. Although there is much work to be done before fully autonomous home robots appear, the current trials could be a step towards a new era of AI interaction.
