OpenAI Invests $23.5 Million in 1X's Humanoid Robot NEO; Direct competitor to Tesla Inc's Optimus – Evincism

OpenAI's startup fund invested $23.5 million in a Series A2 funding round on the engineering company 1X, on 23rd March 2023.[1] Another key product manufactured by 1X is EVE, a high-mobility robot attached with wheels as feet. EVE's ability to gently move, manipulate objects, and interact with the world makes it ideal for use in real-world applications. It uses a base level of training to move about our spaces, turning corners and opening doors using shared autonomy. The robot could replace laborers involved in construction, manufacturing industries, etc and potentially solve the labor shortage crisis.