Inside 1X Technologies: The making of America's first mail-order humanoid servant robot
By
Ellen Eberhardt
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
1X Technologies, a Silicon Valley startup, is preparing to ship its Neo humanoid robots into people's homes this year. The article provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design and development process, including the 3D-knitted bodysuit and the philosophical questions around whether the robot's covering is skin or clothing. The company is turning science fiction into reality with its mail-order servant robots.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThere's this really interesting dialogue around whether this is skin or clothing
1X will start shipping its Neo robots into homes this year
Dezeen was given an exclusive look at where science fiction is becoming reality
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