1X’s NEO Beta debuts as bipedal humanoid robot for home use

NEO’s body is engineered with muscle-like anatomy instead of rigid hydraulics, so it’s strong and gentle like humans.

1X的家用双足人形机器人NEO Beta首次亮相。

NEO的身体采用了类似肌肉的解剖结构，而非僵硬的液压系统，所以它像人类一样强壮而温柔。

作者：Kapil Kajal 文章来源：Interesting Engineering

In a bid to transform robotics, the US-Norwegian company 1X has launched a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use.

Known as NEO Beta, the new robot represents a significant advancement in robotics.

It moves beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people.

为了改造机器人技术，美国-挪威公司1X推出了一款专为家用设计的双足人形机器人原型。

这款名为NEO Beta的新机器人代表了机器人技术的重大进步。

它超越了传统的僵硬机器人，转向了具有仿生设计的人形机器人，可以在人与人之间安全工作。

According to 1X, the NEO Beta launch marks a major milestone for the company as it transitions from conceptual development to introducing humanoid robots into consumer households.

The company designed NEO for mass production at its factory in Moss, Norway.

“Our priority is safety,” said Bernt Børnich, CEO at 1X.

“Safety is the cornerstone that allows us to confidently introduce NEO Beta into homes, where it will gather essential feedback and demonstrate its capabilities in real-world settings. This year, we are deploying a limited number of NEO units in selected homes for research and development purposes. Doing so means we are taking another step toward achieving our mission.”

据1X报道，NEO Beta的发布是公司从概念开发迈向将人形机器人普及至消费者家庭的重要里程碑。 

1X公司设计的NEO机器人计划在挪威莫斯的智能工厂实现量产。 

“我们的首要任务是安全，”1X首席执行官Bernt Børnich表示。

“安全是让我们自信地将NEO Beta引入家庭的核心所在，它将在实际使用中收集关键反馈，并展示其各项功能。今年，我们计划在选定的家庭中投放一定数量的NEO单元，以进行研发测试。这标志着我们向着实现我们的使命又迈出了一步。”

Muscle-like anatomy, can run, jog

If support is needed, a remote human operator can quickly take over NEO’s vision and movement. NEO’s body is engineered with muscle-like anatomy instead of rigid hydraulics, so it’s strong and gentle like humans. NEO can walk, jog, climb stairs, and navigate your space naturally. As they move and perform tasks, they get even more efficient.

类似肌肉的解剖结构，可以跑步、慢走

在需要支持时，远程操作人员可以迅速介入，接管NEO的视觉和运动控制。NEO的身体采用了类似肌肉的解剖结构，而不是僵硬的液压系统，所以它像人类一样强壮而温柔。NEO可以走路、慢跑、爬楼梯，并你的空间里导航自如。随着其移动和任务的执行，NEO将会变得更有效率。

Excels in industrial tasks

NEO is a humanoid with a wide range of capabilities. It excels in industrial tasks in sectors like security, logistics, manufacturing, operating machinery, and handling complex tasks. In the long term, we envision NEO providing valuable home assistance and performing chores like cleaning or organizing.

擅长工业任务

NEO是一种具有广泛能力的人形机器人。无论是在安全、物流、制造、操作机械等方面，还是处理复杂任务，NEO都能游刃有余地完成各项工业任务。从长远来看，我们预见NEO不仅能提供有价值的家庭协助，还能执行清洁或整理等家务。

Helping the robotics community

1X is investigating how NEO can support individuals with mobility challenges by fetching items and providing companionship. NEO’s potential extends to research, helping the robotics community explore fields like psychology and artificial intelligence. With NEO’s continuous evolution, the possibilities for assistance, productivity, and learning are boundless.

帮助机器人社区

1X正致力于研究NEO如何通过抓取物品和提供陪伴服务，来支持那些行动不便的群体。NEO的潜力延伸到了研究领域，助力机器人社区探索心理学和人工智能等领域。随着NEO的不断发展，在提供帮助、提高生产力和学习等方面的可能性是无限的。

High load carrying capacity

NEO is 5.41 feet long, and it weighs 66 pounds. The walk speed of the robot is 2.5 miles/hour with a 7.5 miles/hour run speed. It has a 44-pound carry capacity with a 2-4 hour run time. NEO is designed to be an all-purpose humanoid assistant to your daily life. That means NEO can take on many common tasks, whether helping you around the house, completing chores, or running errands. 

高承载能力

NEO长5.41英尺，重66磅。它的步行速度为2.5英里/小时，跑步速度为7.5英里/小时。它的承载能力为44磅，运行时间为2-4小时。NEO的设计初衷是成为你日常生活的全能类人助手。它能够承担各种家务劳动，无论是家庭清洁、事务处理，还是外出办事。

Modeled after a human

Humanoids are made to look like humans for different reasons. Firstly, humans are flexible and can move around in various ways. By copying the shape and movements, 1X’s robots can do complex tasks and get around easily. Secondly, humans are good at understanding each other without words, like using expressions and gestures. When robots look like humans, they can use these familiar ways to communicate and work with humans.

以人类为模型

人形机器人之所以看起来像人类，背后蕴含着多重深意。首先，1X通过复制人类身体的灵活性以及多变的移动方式，使得机器人能够执行复杂的任务，并且轻松走动。其次，通过表情和手势，人类之间无需言语即可理解对方。当机器人外观近似于人类时，它们便能使用人类熟悉的方式进行交流和工作。

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Using embodied artificial intelligence, NEO will understand its environment deeply, thanks to the fusion of its AI “senses” and physical body. NEO continuously learns and improves, becoming smarter and more capable over time.

AI驱动 

NEO依托具身人工智能技术，通过人工智能“感官”和身体的融合，深入了解其周围环境。通过不断的学习和改进，NEO将变得更聪明、更有能力。 

Human-android interaction

The more humans interact within themselves, the more natural and intuitive navigating life with NEO will feel. NEO will understand their own environment and how to handle fragile items, creating seamless collaboration and immersive human-android interaction.

人类和机器人互动 

随着人类和机器人互动的增多，与NEO共同导航生活的感觉就越自然、越直观。NEO将熟悉自己的环境以及了解如何处理易碎物品，创造无缝协作和身临其境的人机交互。

题外：北京时间2024年8月31日凌晨4点，1X首次发布家用双足人形机器人Neo Beta，Neo Beta有望在智能化、仿生性和适用场景广泛性方面处于全球领先地位。中坚科技于2024年初完成了对1X的股权投资，以此为契机与软银、OPENAI、三星、SQT等国际大型机构共同参与了1X机器人的发展机会。公司与1X机器人进行了深入的沟通洽谈，坚定看好1X机器人未来的发展，接下来将在完成股权投资的基础上进一步推进与1X机器人的全方位合作。 

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