Full-Time
1X
201-500 employees
Develops androids for labor augmentation
No salary listed
Senior
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Experience in designing and implementing reliability testing protocols for robotic hardware
- Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCA) for hardware failures
- Ability to develop automated test rigs and systems for continuous reliability testing
- Experience in creating and maintaining detailed test documentation
- Knowledge of Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS)
- Familiarity with Design for Reliability (DfR) principles
- Experience with failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Ability to work closely with manufacturing partners to integrate reliability testing into production processes
- Up-to-date knowledge of reliability standards and best practices
- Design, implement, and manage reliability testing protocols for robotic hardware, including environmental, mechanical, electrical, and lifecycle tests
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for hardware failures, working cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to resolve issues
- Develop automated test rigs and systems to perform continuous reliability testing of key robotic subsystems (e.g., joints, actuators, sensors)
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports, ensuring clear communication of test results and recommendations
- Conduct Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) to proactively identify weak points in design
- Collaborate with design teams to implement Design for Reliability (DfR) principles, ensuring robust designs that can withstand real-world use
- Evaluate and track failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) results, recommending improvements to reduce risk of failure
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure that reliability testing is part of the production process, identifying and mitigating risks during scaling
- Stay up to date with reliability standards and best practices across industries to ensure our testing processes are world-class
- Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and build a culture of continuous improvement within the hardware testing team
1X develops androids that mimic human movements and behaviors to assist in various labor tasks. Their main product, EVE, is capable of navigating environments, turning corners, and opening doors through a technology called shared autonomy. This allows the androids to work alongside humans in real-world settings. Unlike many competitors, 1X focuses on creating robots that not only perform tasks but also enhance operational efficiency for enterprises, particularly in the US market. The company aims to address labor shortages and boost productivity by utilizing advanced actuator systems and artificial intelligence in their designs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$136.8M
Headquarters
Moss, Norway
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 1X's expansion into home testing taps into the growing smart home market.
- Recruitment from BMW and Tesla strengthens 1X's precision engineering capabilities.
- The US enterprise market remains a strategic focus for 1X's service robots.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Figure AI threatens 1X's market share in the US.
- Meta's advancements in AI-powered robots pose a competitive threat to 1X.
- Agility Robotics' mass production could saturate the market, challenging 1X's edge.
What makes 1X unique
- 1X's androids feature human-like movements, enhancing interaction in real-world applications.
- The company's unique actuator systems offer energy-efficient and lightweight robotic solutions.
- 1X's focus on shared autonomy allows robots to perform complex tasks collaboratively.
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