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1X's product head says its new humanoid hand has solved one of the toughest problems in robotics
1X says NEO's new hands can pour tea, plug in chargers, and use sign language.
TL;DR
- 1X unveiled a new robotic hand for its NEO humanoid, claiming it achieves human-level dexterity.
- The hand can perform complex tasks like pouring tea, sorting grapes, plugging in USB-C chargers, and using sign language.
- It has 25 degrees of freedom, is waterproof, and strong enough to carry groceries.
- 1X's VP of design states the company has solved the 'hands problem' in robotics.
- The company has already built hundreds of these hands, which can be assembled like Lego kits.
- 1X aims to start shipping NEO robots with these hands in 2026.
- The company has two manufacturing facilities in California, with plans for high-volume production.
- 1X received 10,000 preorders for NEO after a demo showing household tasks.