AI Robot for Home: 1X Unveils NEO Gamma, Plans Mass Production
1X Technologies says its AI-powered humanoid robots are on the verge of entering homes at scale.
Kind Humanoid is a California-based robotics startup founded in Palo Alto that specializes in developing humanoid robots for domestic and care-related environments. The company was led by Christoph Kohstall (formerly affiliated with Google’s robotics team) and built a bipedal robot named “Mona” designed to assist in homes and healthcare settings. The firm emphasized bio-inspired design, approachable aesthetics, and embodied intelligence in robots meant to live among humans. According to news reports, Kind Humanoid was acquired by 1X Technologies in January 2025.
1X Technologies says its AI-powered humanoid robots are on the verge of entering homes at scale.
OpenAI-backed 1X Technologies just acquired Kind Humanoid.
Kind Humanoid’s new AI-powered robot takes inspiration from surrealist art, blending advanced technology with an abstract and expressive design.