The 1X NEO Home Robot
I have a lot of thoughts on the rise of A.I., robotics, etc. but for now I’ll simply say that over the next 10 years(barring some sort of global catastrophe - knock on wood), we will see some of the most dramatic and disruptive advances in technology. We’re already seeing it with software through leveraging A.I., next we’ll see it through robotics which will combine both advanced, A.I.-driven software with robust, articulate hardware.
The 1X NEO is the first of its kind for the consumer market. It’s a little silly looking but it could serve a crucial purpose in the homes of many. Think of elderly people who need a home attendant? Or someone who just needs a robot to keep their place tidy while they focus on taking care of their newborn child. Once this space becomes competitive with big companies launching their own versions with even more advanced tech and better software ecosystems, they’ll get better and better and better. In 10 years. Ten.
They will work for companies, deliver packages, provide security, and do jobs too dangerous for most people.
And yes, there will be companions. Or “sex bots” as they will be derisively described. Which will cause all sorts of backlash. A.I. companions are coming within a year, mark my word. Only a matter of time before people will want them in the physical form.
The film Subservience starring Megan Fox delves into this arena.
It all reminds me of the videogame, Detroit: Become Human. The social backlash and divide around the use of robots(or androids) and their implementation in modern society will be one of the tensest topics in the years to come.
The future is here and it doesn’t care if you like it or not. You can’t stop it.
Depending on your perspective, it’s either a scary time or an exciting one. I’m somewhere in the middle. I love the promise of it, yet dread how destructive it will be for social norms, job markets, etc. But I’m aware it’s nothing we can do to stop the progress of technology and more broadly, time. The people that road horses lamented the transition to cars. People who depending on the Yellow Pages dreaded the rise of the internet and having to have a website. Yet time and technology pushed forward. This will be no different. I think people are afraid as they sense deep down, this could actually replace them in a variety of ways.
Who wants to get excited about potentially being replaced?
I’ll monitor NEO’s progress with interest and see how the market responds, but I wouldn’t consider purchasing one until about 5 years in when the tech has matured.
What do you think? Will you be getting one someday?
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