1X Launches NEO Humanoid Robot Factory in California, Begins U.S. Production

A Historic Milestone in American Robotics Manufacturing

[1X Technologies](/companies/1x-technologies), a leading U.S.-based AI and robotics company, announced that its NEO Factory in Hayward, California has commenced full-scale production. This milestone launches the most vertically integrated [humanoid robot](/glossary/humanoid-robot) factory in the United States and marks a major step in building advanced AI hardware and robotics manufacturing in America.

America's First Vertically Integrated [Humanoid Robot](/glossary/humanoid-robot) Factory

Spanning 58,000 square feet and currently employing more than 200 team members—with plans for significant expansion—the NEO Factory features fully vertically integrated hardware manufacturing and production lines. 1X designs and manufactures critical components in-house, including motors, batteries, structures, transmission systems, soft goods, sensors and more. From cutting metal parts to fully automated motor manufacturing lines that spin copper coils, 1X maintains end-to-end control.

This approach sets the company apart from competitors that rely on Chinese suppliers for critical subsystems—it enables faster iteration, higher safety standards, and efficient scaling—giving 1X the capacity to build 10,000 NEOs per year, with plans to reach 100,000+ by the end of 2027.

Unprecedented Consumer Demand

Demand for NEO has already far exceeded initial expectations. On October 28th, 1X launched NEO to the world and sold out its entire first-year production capacity (over 10,000 units) in just five days.

[NVIDIA](/companies/nvidia)-Powered AI Brain

Every NEO rolling off the production line in Hayward will feature the latest [NVIDIA](/companies/nvidia) Jetson Thor as the core of its NEO Cortex, the robot's brain. This integration enables powerful real-time AI inference directly on the robot for safety-critical functions, perception, reasoning, and decision-making—without heavy cloud computing.

Pricing and Availability

NEO is available via 1X's online store and comes in three distinct colors (Tan, Gray, Dark Brown). Customers interested in owning one of the first NEOs can purchase Early Access for $20,000, which includes priority delivery in 2026. There will also be a subscription model offering of $499/month.