1X acquires Kind Humanoid
1X acquired Kind Humanoid, adding the team behind Mona to its humanoid robotics program.
Evidence notes
- Kind Humanoid had developed Mona, a home-focused humanoid robot.
- 1X positioned the deal as a way to accelerate development of humanoid robots for household use.
Company context
1X is a humanoid robotics company developing NEO, a soft, tendon-driven home robot designed for safe interaction in everyday environments. OpenAI Startup Fund led a 1X funding round in 2023. Formerly known as Halodi Robotics (rebranded in 2023).