A top Samsung Electronics executive has confirmed the company is actively developing humanoid robots, aiming to internalize core components and leverage its own vast manufacturing infrastructure as both a developer and a key customer.
In a new interview, 1X CEO Bernt Børnich defends the NEO's human-in-the-loop model, comparing it to Waymo and ChatGPT. He clarifies the robot's "two modes," details new privacy controls, and lays out a bullish 2027 timeline for full autonomy.
Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman labeled the humanoid robot a "publicity stunt," arguing Tesla "has not been a robotics company." The sharp critique contrasts with Tesla''s recent announcements of a $20,000 cost target and plans for a 1-million-unit factory.
In a new video, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng shows a bare-metal 'Iron' robot dancing. He claims the human-like motion, which sparked debate at AI Day, is due to a new 'human-like spine' and an AI model that can learn complex movements from human data in just two hours.
A new 27-minute video collaboration with YouTuber Nick DiGiovanni provides a long-form, public trial of 1X''s teleoperation. It showcases the NEO''s surprising dexterity and profound clumsiness.