1X NEO

The $20,000 home humanoid — with a human in the loop

Best for: Early adopters who accept teleoperation privacy trade-offs

Key facts

Figures are from public sources and classified for confidence in our evidence ledger. Prices change often — confirm on the official site. Data checked 2026-07-10.

Strengths

• First genuinely orderable home-chore humanoid ($200 refundable deposit)
• Soft-body design intended for household safety
• $499/month rental path lowers the entry barrier

Limitations

• Only ~60–70% autonomous at launch — remote human operators see inside your home to finish failed tasks
• Fully cloud-dependent; useless if 1X's servers stop
• Preorder product: shipping claims are manufacturer claims

Scores by category

Editorial 0–100 scores, weighted per the v1.0 methodology. The ⓘ links go to each score's source.

Longevity & independence

Longevity grade D (53%). Server dependency is full (Bricks if servers close); company-stability risk is medium. The grade combines server dependence, subscription dependence, company stability and repairability — formula on the methodology page.

Alternatives

Source ledger

Every category score links to the public source it was reasoned from. Factual figures (price, status, subscription) are classified in the evidence ledger.

No mandatory subscription in the current data. Note: this robot still depends on the maker's cloud to function. True 3-year cost = purchase price + required subscription × 36 months (optional accessories excluded).