The “humanoid” robot is here, so they say. That’s accourding to the Consumer Electronics Show 2026. And by humanoid, they mean serving tea, fixing picture frames, carrying laundry, vacuuming, collecting groceries, and so on. Your butler has been built.
Are you counting down the days? Will we will be saved from the mundane soon? The CEO of 1X says that it is in the “not so distant future.”
The humanoid is Neo Gamma. Here are the two pictures - one a sad-eyed, mouthless boy, and the other more menacing - a Star Wars warrior of sorts.
You can order the sad-looking “boy” - seems more boy to me with its wide forehead and large chin. Anyway, the he/she/it is ready for the home market. For the disabled or elderly in need of home care, this is something to notice.
Here are some of the specifications:
“NEO represents a generational leap in humanoid hardware with the addition of Human Level Dexterity (22 DoF Hands) and a head-to-toe soft body made of custom 3D lattice polymer structures. At just 66 pounds (29.94 kg), NEO is capable of lifting over 150 pounds (68 kg) and carrying 55 pounds (24.95kg), and has a noise level of 22dB — making it more silent than a modern day refrigerator. Additionally, NEO possesses built-in communication with WiFi, Bluetooth, and 5G as well as a three-stage speaker in the pelvis and chest area, giving owners a built-in mobile home entertainment system.”
And the who’s counting part? Neo can be purchased on the Early Access program for $20,000 U.S. or for $499/month. Does that seem like a lot or not? I asked AI to do a business case - it came back with a “value proposition” that says for a high-income household spending $200 a week, the investment pays off in two years, and then recommended the monthly subscription as a better investment. The business case brought back memories of MBA assignments. Maybe it has access to some of our old ones from the 1980s.
There is a new lawn mower - the Husqvarna automower. It has no handle. There isn't one in the picture as it is a little robot. It works safely around pets and children, it remains discreet and silent, it mows both day and night and even in nasty weather. It 'clips' rather than cuts, and mows based on grass growth rate. Given you can monitor it from you smart phone, wouldn't it qualify as part of the Internet of Things? Other selling features include being able to find its charging station by following a boundary wire.
Here is Reader's digest's advise on how to 'treat your lawn to a healthy tonic':
Many homeowners have had great success with homemade lawn “tonics” made from simple products that might already be on your pantry shelves. The recipes vary, but most share these common ingredients:
1 can non-light beer
1 can non-diet soda pop
1 cup ammonia
1 cup liquid dish soap
1 cup molasses or corn syrup
1/2 cup mouthwash
There's an explanation for this recipe of ingredients and their benefits. (really!)
We're looking at the newly renovated Longwood Fountain Garden. Over $90 million was spent to re-landscape the area and to introduce the latest technology in fountain displays.
