1X opens its NEO factory in Hayward, California, with consumer shipments planned for 2026

1X/NEO

1X opened a 58,000 sq ft NEO factory in Hayward, California, manufacturing motors, batteries, transmissions and sensors in-house. Capacity targets 10,000 robots per year initially and 100,000+ by end-2027. First consumer shipments launched in 2026 at $20,000 or $499 monthly; first-year allocation sold out within five days.

• Vertical integration: motors, batteries, transmissions, sensors made in-house; 58,000 sq ft Hayward facility.
• Initial capacity: 10,000 units/year; targets 100,000+ by end-2027 with 200+ employees at launch.
• Pricing: $20,000 purchase or $499/month subscription; $200 refundable deposit for preorder.
• First-year consumer allocation sold out within five days; consumer demand exceeds initial supply.