Recently, robot company 1X announced a strategic partnership with Swedish investment firm EQT, planning to provide up to 10,000 Neo humanoid robots to more than 300 of EQT's portfolio companies between 2026 and 2030. This collaboration marks 1X's shift from the consumer market to industrial applications such as manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
The Neo robot from 1X was initially positioned as "the first humanoid robot for home use," with a price of $20,000. Although this robot is capable of performing various household tasks, 1X's recent collaboration with EQT expands its application into industrial scenarios, highlighting the great potential of humanoid robots in commercial environments.
1X also has a robot called Eve Industrial designed specifically for industrial use, but this collaboration mainly involves the Neo humanoid robot. Although there are still concerns among consumers about home robots, such as privacy issues and safety risks, the demand for industrial applications is clearly more urgent, especially against the backdrop of labor shortages.
A spokesperson for 1X stated that although specific order numbers cannot be disclosed, the orders for the Neo robot have "far exceeded expectations." According to some industry experts, although the popularization of humanoid robots at home may take several years or even a decade, the prospects for their application in the industrial field are undoubtedly much broader.
Since its establishment in 2014, 1X has successfully raised over $130 million from multiple venture capital firms, including EQT Ventures and Tiger Global. This round of funding and strategic cooperation will provide strong support for 1X's future development.
Key Points:
🌟 1X has established a strategic partnership with EQT, applying the humanoid robot Neo to industrial areas such as manufacturing and logistics.
🤖 The Neo robot costs $20,000 and was originally aimed at home users, but it has now shifted to the commercial market.
🚀 Since its founding in 2014, 1X has raised over $130 million, showing the huge potential of the humanoid robot market.
