SMRTR TechNov 2, 2025ZDNet

That $20,000 viral humanoid home robot? It's not what it seems

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1X's Neo humanoid robot went viral for performing household tasks like dishwashing and laundry folding, priced at $20,000 or $500 monthly. However, the robot requires human operators wearing VR headsets to control it remotely, struggled with basic tasks during testing, and shows no autonomous capabilities despite promotional claims.

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