1X
Coverage of 1X in the Nexus archive.
- The AI Hype Index: Unsexy AI
The article discusses AI developments, including 1X's dexterous robotic hands, Grok's controversial translation feature, Meta's unsettling glasses, and rising emissions from Big Tech. It also notes that Korean chip workers are experiencing increased dating opportunities due to AI-related bonuses.
- Robotics CEO fumes after Wired portrays $20K home robot as ‘sexualized’
Dar Sleeper, vice president of product and design at 1X, criticized Wired magazine for depicting a $20,000 home robot as 'sexualized'. The CEO expressed strong disapproval over the portrayal.
- 1X's product head says its new humanoid hand has solved one of the toughest problems in robotics
1X, a robotics company, unveiled a new humanoid hand for its home robot NEO that claims to match or exceed human dexterity. The hand can perform complex tasks like pouring tea, using sign language, and withstanding physical stress, addressing the longstanding 'hands problem' in robotics.
- A $7,999 home robot joins the race to automate household chores
Weave Robotics launched Isaac 1, a $7,999 home robot capable of folding laundry and tidying spaces, generating online buzz as a potential step toward mainstream home robots. The robot, available in pastel colors, offers autonomous operation and remote control, with preorders starting at $449 monthly. Competitors like 1X's Neo and Tesla's Optimus remain priced higher or unannounced.