California-based AI firm 1X has unveiled its $20,000 humanoid robot NEO, designed to tackle household chores with a dash of teleoperation. The futuristic machine will learn to perform tasks on its own, but early adopters must be prepared for human intervention.
NEO's AI neural network is still in the learning phase and requires hands-on experience to become autonomous. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, 1X CEO Bernt Børnich explained that users who order NEO next year will need to agree that a remote human operator will access their home through the robot's camera to gather training data.
The AI firm acknowledges that much of the work in its early stages will be done by teleoperators. Owners can schedule when the operator takes over, specify tasks, and even request the machine to blur people from view or designate "no-go zones." The company also ensures that operators cannot take control without the owner's approval and has multiple layers of security to prevent potential breaches.
NEO will be available in three colors: tan, gray, and dark brown. Early adopters can pre-order it now for $20,000 upfront, but it will also become a subscription service at $499 per month. For those who want to get in on the action early, NEO is already taking deposits starting at $200.
While the prospect of having a human-operated robot in one's home may raise concerns about security and privacy, 1X CEO Børnich assures that the firm prioritizes these aspects with its robust measures. With NEO, users will be able to enjoy a more hands-off approach to household chores while still benefiting from personalized assistance – but for now, it's all about embracing the future of teleoperation.
NEO's AI neural network is still in the learning phase and requires hands-on experience to become autonomous. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, 1X CEO Bernt Børnich explained that users who order NEO next year will need to agree that a remote human operator will access their home through the robot's camera to gather training data.
The AI firm acknowledges that much of the work in its early stages will be done by teleoperators. Owners can schedule when the operator takes over, specify tasks, and even request the machine to blur people from view or designate "no-go zones." The company also ensures that operators cannot take control without the owner's approval and has multiple layers of security to prevent potential breaches.
NEO will be available in three colors: tan, gray, and dark brown. Early adopters can pre-order it now for $20,000 upfront, but it will also become a subscription service at $499 per month. For those who want to get in on the action early, NEO is already taking deposits starting at $200.
While the prospect of having a human-operated robot in one's home may raise concerns about security and privacy, 1X CEO Børnich assures that the firm prioritizes these aspects with its robust measures. With NEO, users will be able to enjoy a more hands-off approach to household chores while still benefiting from personalized assistance – but for now, it's all about embracing the future of teleoperation.
i already pre-ordered mine in tan color 
cant wait to see my NEO robot arrive at my doorstep!! the fact that i can schedule when the human operator takes over and specify tasks is soooo cool!! its like having my own personal butler 
i know some ppl might be worried about security and privacy but 1X CEO has got it covered with all those layers of security 
... I mean, $20k upfront and then $499/month? Are people really that desperate to have a robot do their chores? And what's with the "human intervention" clause? Like, when's it gonna actually become autonomous? They're already asking for security deposits like it's no big deal 
. I'm sure there'll be some major bug or hack in 6 months and then we'll all see how much they really care about security 
. Mark my words, this thing is just gonna collect dust in someone's living room...
and its like $20k upfront lol who has that kinda cash tho 
so like wut's the point of paying that much if u gotta wait for someone else to do all the work 
& btw why cant they just make it autonomous 4 real? 
I mean, who doesn't want their weekends back? But what really gets me thinking is the whole teleoperation aspect - like, when do we know if this thing's gonna start making decisions on its own? 
. I'm low-key excited to see how this tech evolves in the future 
i mean, security & privacy r totes aconcerns, but 1X seems 2 be on top of dat w/ their robust measures 
️. Still, gotta wonder if these teleoperators are just gonna be the new help-wanted ad 
! So I'm reading about this robot thingy called NEO and it's like, $20,000 to buy upfront? 
and btw, how much data do they need to train it? sounds like a security nightmare waiting to happen 
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That would be super awkward! 
And $20k upfront is, like, crazy expensive. Is it worth it just for the peace of mind that it's doing all the chores for you? I guess so, but I'd wanna have more control over when the teleoperator takes over... like, don't wanna be caught off guard with my house in chaos 
It's gonna be so cool to have a personal chorebot that can learn and adapt on its own... or at least, that's the plan 
But seriously, $20k upfront is a pretty penny... I'm not sure if it's worth it just yet. Still, the subscription model sounds like a great way to try it out without breaking the bank 
! Plus, being able to schedule when an operator takes over is super convenient - no more stressing about whether your toilet is gonna be cleaned or not 
!
️... does the toast really need that much automation?
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. I'm a bit worried about the security aspect, though - like, what if something goes wrong? 
Still, I guess this is a step in the right direction towards making life easier... and who knows, maybe one day we'll look back on this price tag and laugh