Why spatial intelligence is the missing piece of humanoid robotics
The new humanoid robot NEO from 1X can walk, grasp objects, smile – and is now available for pre-order. For the first time, a humanoid is moving into the living room. But behind the polished hardware lies a simple truth: it does not think for itself. NEO works because somewhere, a human being is watching, correcting, and intervening.
The hardware of humanoid robotics has long been in the fast lane. But the real race for intelligence, understanding, and decision-making skills has only just begun. Because the bodies of these new machines are here – but they don’t yet understand the world in which they move.
