1X Technologies

1X Technologies, originally founded as Halodi Robotics by Bernt Øivind Børnich in Norway, specializes in developing humanoid robots designed to work safely alongside humans in various environments. Initially focused on industrial and healthcare robotics, the company released the wheeled humanoid robot EVE for logistics, security, and medical applications. In 2023, it rebranded to 1X Technologies and shifted focus toward domestic humanoid robots like NEO Gamma, designed for home environments with humanlike motion and slim anthropomorphic design. 1X integrates embodied AI, developing much of its AI software in-house, including vision, language understanding, and motion algorithms, often collaborating with partners like OpenAI and Nvidia. The company has secured significant funding, including $23.5 million Series A in 2023 and $100 million Series B in 2024, led by prominent investors such as OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, and EQT Ventures.

Key Achievement:
Secured the industry’s largest single order of 140 humanoid robots for security applications with ADT Commercial and successfully deployed EVE robots in real-world facilities, demonstrating commercial viability.

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• EVE: A wheeled humanoid robot designed for industrial and institutional applications such as logistics, security, and healthcare. It features proprietary actuation and manipulation technologies and has been deployed in pilot programs with ADT Commercial.
• NEO Gamma: A bipedal humanoid robot designed for home use, featuring humanlike motion and a slim anthropomorphic form factor, aimed at operating safely and effectively in unstructured domestic environments.
• EvoGuard: Security-focused humanoid robot leveraging teleoperation and autonomous patrol capabilities, part of ADT’s pilot programs.

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• Development of proprietary high-torque, low-friction direct-drive actuators inspired by human tendon mechanics enabling smooth, humanlike movement.
• Embodied AI integrating vision, language understanding, and motion control developed largely in-house.
• Safe human-robot interaction design prioritizing operation alongside people.
• Use of reinforcement learning and large language models to enhance robot autonomy and interaction.
• Deployment of robots in real-world industrial, security, and home environments to gather data and improve performance.

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• Strong financial backing with over $123 million raised in Series A and B rounds from top-tier investors including OpenAI Startup Fund, Tiger Global, EQT Ventures, Samsung NEXT, and others.
• Strategic partnerships with ADT Commercial for security robot deployment and with NVIDIA for AI research and simulation.
• Acquisition of Kind Humanoid to consolidate home robotics IP and talent, enhancing product development.
• Offices and operations spanning Norway and the USA, reflecting a global footprint and access to diverse talent pools.
• Focus on commercial scalability with manufacturing goals for 140 EVE units and pilot deployments of NEO Gamma for consumer markets.
• Positioned competitively in the humanoid robotics market alongside companies like Tesla Optimus, Figure AI, and Sanctuary AI.

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