1X Announces NEO Factory Opening and Start of Mass Production

On April 30, 2026, 1X announced that it had begun mass production of its humanoid robot NEO at its factory in Hayward. The factory spans 58,000 square feet, employs more than 200 people and has the capacity to produce up to 10,000 units a year.

For prospective buyers who have reserved NEO, the announcement offers a way to assess how far 1X has prepared its manufacturing operations toward its commitment to make initial shipments in 2026. According to 1X, the Hayward factory has begun full-scale production and designs and manufactures key components in-house, including motors, batteries and structural parts. Testing and low-volume production ramp-up also take place at the same site, making it easier to conduct pre-mass-production validation and design revisions at the factory.