OSLO, March 25 -- Norwegian startup 1X Technologies plans to test its Neo Gamma humanoid robot in real-life conditions, in several hundred homes, from 2025. The aim is to teach the robot a number of everyday actions and how to adapt to an environment occupied by humans.

The Neo Gamma robot currently uses artificial intelligence to walk and handle objects, but it's still a long way from being fully autonomous. Recently, 1X demonstrated that its robot could use a vacuum cleaner or water plants, as well as moving around a room avoiding obstacles. However, the robot is still far from infallible, and there are still a huge number of actions and functions it needs to learn before it can truly help people. That's why these real-life tests are c...