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A new technical critique from Origami Robotics argues that high-ratio gearboxes are the "foundational" bottleneck for robotic dexterity, prompting a rare hardware reveal from 1X CEO Bernt Børnich.

In a deep dive on the Robo Papers podcast, 1X Director of Evaluations Daniel Ho explains how "imagination" via video generation is allowing humanoids to perform zero-shot tasks with minimal robot-specific training data.

After four years of leading the AI strategy for the OpenAI-backed robotics firm, Eric Jang announces his departure from 1X Technologies, marking the end of an era that saw the company transition from a Norwegian startup to a Silicon Valley humanoid powerhouse.

1X Technologies has transitioned its World Model from a simulation tool into a generative "cognitive core," allowing the NEO humanoid to perform novel tasks like steaming shirts or operating toilet seats by visualizing them first.

With a new line of premium pillows and hoodies, 1X Technologies is moving beyond hardware specs to sell a lifestyle, led by the aesthetic vision of former Tesla designer Dar Sleeper.