Bernt Børnich

CEO of 1X Technologies, the Norwegian-American humanoid maker behind the NEO consumer home robot. On April 30, 2026 announced the opening of America's…

CEO · 1X Technologies

CEO of 1X Technologies, the Norwegian-American humanoid maker behind the NEO consumer home robot. On April 30, 2026 announced the opening of America's first vertically integrated humanoid robot factory in Hayward, California — capacity 10,000 robots Year 1, 100,000 by end of 2027. In late April teased a "delivery capsule" logistics rollout for the $20,000 NEO ahead of the factory launch.

Notable quotes

  • "This is more than just a factory opening — it's proof that the future of humanoid robotics is being built right here in the U.S. We're not dreaming about abundance; we're manufacturing it. More production means more robots, and more robots mean the fastest path to physical AI. Production is happening now, and American consumers will be among the first in the world to welcome NEO into their homes." — 1X press release, 2026-04-30

First seen: 2026-04-30 · Last seen: 2026-05-24 · 1 mention