# First Consumer Humanoid Robot NEO Available for $20,000 Pre-Order, But Humans Will Control It Remotely

*2026-01-22 11:04 UTC · Technology · 1 min read*

> 1X's $20,000 NEO humanoid robot is available for pre-order, but requires human teleoperators to control it remotely in 2026.

1X Technologies has opened pre-orders for NEO, the world's first consumer humanoid robot designed for household use. Priced at $20,000 with a $200 deposit, NEO promises to automate everyday chores like folding laundry, organizing shelves, and tidying spaces. Deliveries begin in the US in 2026.

The hardware specs are impressive: 168 cm tall, 30 kg weight, 70 kg lift capacity, and 44 degrees of freedom across both five-finger hands. NEO features a soft 3D-lattice body with pinch-proof joints and IP68-rated hands. Battery life is approximately 4 hours on its 842 Wh pack.

However, there's a significant catch. CEO Bernt Børnich admitted that anyone purchasing NEO for 2026 delivery must accept human teleoperators controlling the robot while viewing the inside of their homes. Testing revealed NEO couldn't perform a single task autonomously—every action required a remote human operator the company calls "Turing." As Børnich explained, "If we don't have your data, we can't make the product better."

## Sources

- [therobotreport.com](https://www.therobotreport.com/1x-announces-pre-order-launch-neo-humanoid-robot/)
- [medium.com](https://medium.com/@hayekesteloo/1xs-20-000-neo-humanoid-robot-launches-with-a-catch-it-needs-humans-to-do-your-chores-77eda207fbb8)

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