Silicon Valley startup 1X Technologies will start shipping its Neo humanoid robots into people's homes this year. Dezeen's Ellen Eberhardt was given an exclusive look behind the scenes where designers are turning the stuff of science fiction into reality. "There's this really interesting dialogue around whether this is skin or clothing," 1X Technologies (1X) designer Danny Chambers said, examining the 3D-knitted bodysuit of a Neo robot lying lifelessly on a plywood desk, Frankenstein-style. Dar Sleeper leads the small, tight-knit group of designers at 1X Technologies "We're really trying to make it feel safe in your house," Chambers continued. "More like a couch than a refrigerator, for example. Utilising our knowledge of fabrics, textiles, knits and softer materials, that's been pretty helpful." Chambers is part of a small, tight-knit design team at 1X. Until recently, he was living in Oregon and running his own footwear design studio, having previously worked at Nike .…