According to 1X, its new AI model, the 1X World Model, released on Jan. 12, enables NEO to transform simple voice or text prompts into complex actions, even in situations it has never encountered before.
At the core of this update is a video-based AI model grounded in real-world physics. Rather than relying on pre-programmed behaviors or large volumes of human-collected data, NEO can now learn from internet-scale video content and apply that knowledge to real-world tasks, as reported by Interesting Engineering.
In a demonstration video, NEO is shown completing everyday tasks, such as packing a lunchbox. Even when faced with unfamiliar objects, the robot is able to plan and execute the task smoothly. Additionally, NEO now performs entirely new actions, including opening a sliding door, operating a toilet seat, ironing clothes, and brushing a human’s hair. 1X said these actions showcase the robot’s ability to transfer broad human knowledge captured in videos into practical robotic behavior.
This advancement also changes how NEO improves over time. Unlike traditional robots that rely on data collected by human operators, often slow and expensive, NEO’s new model allows it to learn directly from video captured by the robot itself. This approach could significantly reduce the reliance on human operators, whose jobs can be physically demanding and tedious.
According to Business Insider, robot operators, including those working on Tesla’s Optimus project, have reported injuries due to the physical nature of their work. Positions are often advertised on a shift basis, with pay starting at $25 an hour at both Tesla and 1X.
1X CEO Bernt Bornich told Business Insider that the new world model “does the same thing as the operator would do.” “The big unlock is essentially now that intelligence scales with the number of deployed robots, instead of the number of operators you have gathering data,” Bornich said.
NEO is priced at $20,000 as a one-time payment or available via a $500 monthly subscription. The robot is expected to ship later this year. Early adopters can expect NEO to be piloted by a remote human operator for tasks that the robot cannot yet perform autonomously, while also collecting data to further train the AI model.
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