Forget mere automation; 1X’s NEO humanoid robot has just unveiled its latest, rather delectable, side hustle: artisanal baking. In a stroke of pure genius – or perhaps a sugar-induced delirium – NEO recently teamed up with the maestro of confectionery, star pastry chef Amaury Guichon. Their collaborative masterpiece? A hyper-realistic cake replica of… wait for it… NEO itself, nestled snugly in an edible box, complete with marshmallow packing peanuts you’d happily scoff. Apparently, one of 1X’s “earliest customers” has some very specific demands, craving a robot that can not only tackle the daily grind but also whip up desserts so uncannily real they might just send you spiralling into a full-blown existential crisis. Who knew a robot could bake you a cake and a philosophical dilemma all in one go?
