Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to strengthen its push into humanoid robotics, joining a fast-growing market projected to reach trillions by 2050. The move comes as U.S. firm 1X scales up production of its Neo home robots, aiming for ...

NEO Pricing and Availability NEO is available via 1X’s online store [1x.tech/order] and comes in three distinct colors (Tan, Gray, Dark Brown). Customers interested in owning one of the first NEOs can purchase Early Access for $20,000, which includes priority delivery in 2026. There will also be a subscription model offering of $499/month.

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Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup specializing in AI models for robots that adapt to human behavior, for an undisclosed sum. The San Diego-based team, led by Lerrel Pinto and Xiaolong Wang, will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs to ...

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Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin using humanoid robots for ground handling work at a major Tokyo airport from May in a multi-year trial designed to reduce pressure on staff and address labour shortages.