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1X opens NEO Factory in Hayward, CA - America's First Vertically Integrated Humanoid Robot Factory, with Consumer Shipments planned for 2026.

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1x.tech expanded facilities to Hayward, California, United States, Northern America, Americas on Apr 30th '26.

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1X opens NEO Factory in Hayward, CA - America's First Vertically Integrated Humanoid Robot Factory, with Consumer Shipments planned for 2026. GlobeNewswire | 1X Technologies Today at 7:47am PDT HAYWARD, Calif., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - 1X, a leading U.S.-based AI and robotics company, today announced that its NEO Factory in Hayward, California has commenced full-scale production. This milestone launches the most vertically integrated humanoid robot factory in the United States and marks a major step in building advanced AI hardware and robotics manufacturing in America. The factory is producing 1X's flagship product: NEO, a safe, intelligent, general-purpose home robot designed to work seamlessly alongside humans in everyday environments. "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.," said Bernt Børnich, CEO and Founder of 1X. "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." America's First Vertically Integrated Humanoid Robot Factory Spanning 58,000 square feet and currently employing more than 200 team members - with plans for significant expansion - the...

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Facility expansion

What this signalsA bigger facility often needs new equipment, systems and services.

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Apr 30, 2026
Location
Hayward, California, United States

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Expands facilities

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Detected
May 1, 2026
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