1X Technologies
NEO · Norway · Founded2014
1X Technologies (formerly Halodi Robotics) was founded in 2014 in Moss, Norway by Bernt Oivind Bornich. The company relocated its headquarters to Palo Alto, California in July 2025 while keeping manufacturing in Norway. 1X has raised over $125M including a $100M Series B led by EQT Ventures.
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About 1X Technologies
NEO Gamma is a fully bipedal home robot standing 165-170cm tall and weighing just 30 kg. Priced at $20,000 for early adopters (or $499/month rental), it uses tendon-driven actuation for quiet, smooth movement. Preorders opened October 2025 with deliveries planned for 2026.
Key backers include the OpenAI Startup Fund (Series A2 lead), Samsung NEXT, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Jeff Bezos. In December 2025 1X struck a deal with EQT for up to 10,000 NEO units across 300+ portfolio companies for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
1X manufactures vertically in-house from its Moss, Norway facility with additional operations in Hayward, California. The production roadmap targets thousands in 2025, tens of thousands in 2026, and millions by 2028. The company employs roughly 960 people.
Founders: Bernt Oivind Bornich
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, USA (manufacturing in Moss, Norway)
Latest Update
NEO Beta home humanoid demonstrated in domestic settings with focus on general household AI
Key Milestone
NEO Beta home robot unveiled, backed by OpenAI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many robots has 1X Technologies shipped?
1X Technologies has shipped approximately 20 humanoid robots as of early 2026, with a deal in place for up to 10,000 NEO units across EQT portfolio companies.
Who founded 1X Technologies?
1X Technologies (formerly Halodi Robotics) was founded by Bernt Oivind Bornich in 2014 in Moss, Norway.
What robots does 1X Technologies make?
1X Technologies produces the NEO Gamma, a fully bipedal home robot priced at $20,000 for early adopters or $499 per month as a rental.
Where is 1X Technologies headquartered?
1X Technologies is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with manufacturing operations in Moss, Norway.
Sources
- Wikipedia - 1X Technologies - accessed 2026-03-28
- 1X - $100M Series B Announcement - accessed 2026-03-28
- TechCrunch - 1X EQT Deal for 10,000 NEO Units - accessed 2026-03-28
- Sifted - 1X NEO Preorders Launch - accessed 2026-03-28