The Wall Street Journal reports 1X Technologies’ human-controlled robot, Neo, aims to complete users’ housework easily by allowing users to control the robot with a virtual reality headset. Although the robot is controlled by a human who lives in the house, a representative from the company could use the camera on the robot to ensure the robot is working properly. 1X Technologies CEO Bernt Børnich noted, by buying the robot, users consent “with that social contract. If we don’t have your data, we can’t make the product better.”
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