January 27, 2025:
1X Acquires Kind Humanoid to Boost Robotics Vision - 1X has acquired Kind Humanoid, a promising Norwegian startup known for partnering with designer Yves Bhar to create commercial robots. This acquisition aligns with 1X's mission of creating abundant labor through intelligent humanoids, aided by OpenAI's backing and past funding successes. The move marks a significant development in the humanoid robotics field.
The partnership will support 1X's expansion in the Bay Area and highlights the merge as a step towards integrating large language models with humanoid robotics. Financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
