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For decades, the dream of having a robot at home seemed like something out of a cartoon. Those who grew up watching The Jetsons never imagined that such a futuristic luxury reality, with a friendly metallic butler, could actually arrive in the real world. But it has. The humanoid robot NEO, created by the American 1X Technologies, not only exists but is also available for purchase — and the price of this technological advance has surprised even the most skeptical.
NEO is the first humanoid robot designed to live in homes naturally, interacting with people and performing everyday tasks. It cleans, tidies up, washes, converses, and learns from its environment. All of this with a friendly appearance, smooth gestures, and an artificial intelligence system capable of understanding contexts and even human emotions.
The Humanoid Robot NEO Comes to Real Life
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Designed by 1X Technologies, an American company with roots in Norway, NEO represents the most advanced frontier between AI and domestic robotics. Unlike autonomous vacuums or voice assistants limited to simple commands, it is a physical and adaptable presence. It stands about 1.68 m tall, weighs less than 30 kg, and is designed to move silently through the house, manipulating objects with precision and safety.
The humanoid robot NEO features joints inspired by the human body. Its “artificial muscles” use flexible cables that simulate tendons, ensuring fluid and expressive movements. It sees through cameras with three-dimensional vision, hears voice commands, and understands natural phrases like, “NEO, tidy up the table and turn on the living room lamp.”
How Much It Costs to Bring a Jetson to Your Home
The price of having the humanoid robot NEO is still high, but not impossible. 1X Technologies has launched a pre-sale program for early adopters, offering two forms of access:
- Direct Purchase: about US$ 20,000, with delivery expected starting in 2026 in the United States.
- Monthly Subscription: US$ 499 per month, allowing the use of the robot without the need for immediate purchase.
In practice, this amount places NEO in the same range as a compact luxury car. The difference is that, instead of putting it in the garage, it will be installed in the living room. The investment includes technical support, software updates, and integration with the company’s AI ecosystem, the 1X World Model, which allows the robot to continuously learn and adapt to each user’s lifestyle.
For consumers outside the U.S., there is still no official delivery timeline, but global interest is growing. Importing a NEO, considering taxes and shipping, could raise the total cost to something around US$ 25,000 to 30,000, equivalent to over R$ 140,000 at the current exchange rate.
What It Really Does Inside the Home
The humanoid robot NEO was developed to perform multiple functions, something that until now only existed in fiction. It can vacuum, pick up clothes, wash dishes, open doors, prepare the environment, and interact through voice. Its AI converses naturally, remembers appointments, gives suggestions, and even reacts to emotions.
But the real revolution lies in its learning ability. NEO observes how its owner performs tasks and replicates the behavior. If you teach it a sequence, it records and improves. With each use, the system adjusts movements and responses, becoming more efficient.
This combination of physical motor and digital brain brings NEO closer to a “humanoid” coexistence in the literal sense. It is not just a useful machine — it is a presence.
Why NEO Is Different from Everything That Came Before
In recent years, many companies have promised advanced domestic robots, but most have remained restricted to lab demonstrations. The humanoid robot NEO stands out for being created with a focus on real coexistence. It is lightweight, silent, and designed to handle non-standardized environments — furniture, pets, children, everything that is part of a typical home.
1X Technologies also emphasizes safety. The motors and sensors have been calibrated to avoid collisions and ensure that NEO can work near people without posing a risk. The flexible polymer structure and adjustable grip strength allow it to carry a box of fruits and hold a glass without breaking it.
The Price of Future Convenience
Having a humanoid robot NEO at home is still a privilege for a few, but this story resembles the beginning of personal computers. What today costs the price of a car could, in a few years, become accessible to ordinary families. With advances in production and the popularization of technology, the price is likely to drop rapidly.
NEO ushers in an era where technology stops being just a tool and becomes a companion. It converses, understands contexts, and learns to help without needing commands. More than a product, it represents a new way of living — where comfort and artificial intelligence blend seamlessly into everyday life.
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