1X Technologies
Humanoid robots for the home — NEO bipedal android
Robotics
📍 Moss, Norway
Founded 2014
Current Valuation
$10B
as of 2025-Q4
DECACORN
1X Technologies (formerly Halodi Robotics) is the Norwegian humanoid robotics company building NEO, a soft-skinned bipedal android designed for the home. Backed by OpenAI's Startup Fund since 2023, 1X has emerged as the leading challenger to Figure and Tesla Optimus in the consumer-humanoid race. NEO opened consumer pre-orders in late 2025, and a $10B-tier financing round is reportedly under negotiation. CEO Bernt Børnich has pursued a 'household-first' product strategy distinct from Figure's manufacturing-first path.
Company Profile
Growth
Consumer pre-orders for NEO opened 2025
IPO Status
no imminent plans
Founders & Key People
Bernt Børnich
Investors
OpenAI Startup Fund · EQT Ventures · Tiger Global · Samsung NEXT · Sandwater · Skagerak Capital
Products
- NEO (home humanoid, bipedal)
- EVE (industrial wheeled humanoid — sunsetted)
- World model for embodied AI
Competitors
Figure · Tesla Optimus · Apptronik · Agility Robotics · Unitree · Sanctuary AI
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Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2025-Q4. Refreshed quarterly.