One of my co-workers just signed the dotted line for a Neo but instead of

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..a full purchase, he's leasing it for about $500/month. The reason is he's not sure if Neo is worth the $20,000 price tag yet...

NEO launched by 1X: What to know about the humanoid robot that will do your chores
Having a robot housekeeper like Rosie from The Jetsons cartoon isn’t all that far-fetched. In fact, it’s becoming a reality — but with a few caveats.

NEO is a humanoid robot designed to take on daily chores like taking out the trash, tidying rooms and offer personalized assistance. It was created by 1X, an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Palo Alto, Calif.

On Oct. 28, the company announced that the robot is now available for preorder from 1X.

The company website states, “We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing NEO — our flagship product — a friendly home robot designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life and handle chores for you.”

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Here’s what else we know so far about NEO, the humanoid robot.