NEO Gamma Set to Enter Hundreds of Homes by End of 2025, Says 1X CEO

The future of home robotics is arriving sooner than expected.

Bernt Børnich, CEO of humanoid robotics company 1X, revealed in a recent interview with TechCrunch that the company’s next-generation robot, NEO Gamma, will be deployed in “a few hundred to a few thousand” homes for early testing by the end of 2025.

“We want it to live and learn among people,” Børnich said, emphasizing the importance of real-world environments for the robot’s development.

NEO Gamma is the latest iteration of 1X’s humanoid robots, building on the momentum of its predecessor, NEO. While the original NEO focused on warehouse logistics and commercial tasks, Gamma represents a major leap toward domestic integration. Designed with a slimmer profile, more expressive face, and improved locomotion, Gamma aims to be the first widely-deployed general-purpose home robot.

Though details about the robot’s full capabilities are still under wraps, sources close to the company suggest NEO Gamma will assist with common household tasks—like tidying, organizing, and potentially even preparing simple meals. More importantly, it’s built to observe, learn, and adapt in real time to the preferences and routines of the people around it.

Børnich described the rollout as a critical learning phase: “Robots don’t just need to move like us—they need to understand us. The home is the best place for that.”

1X is expected to partner with select families and pilot programs across the U.S. and Europe. Participants will host the robot for extended periods, allowing 1X to gather feedback and improve the robot's safety, utility, and user experience before a broader consumer launch.

The company’s move aligns with a growing trend in the robotics industry: deploying AI-powered humanoids directly into homes for supervised learning. It’s a bet that the fastest way to human-level assistance isn’t more data in the lab—but real-life interaction.

As NEO Gamma gears up for its home debut, one thing is clear: the age of the housebot is no longer science fiction—it's quietly stepping through the front door.