Noetix Robotics
Noetix Robotics (松延动力 - Beijing Songyan Power Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese robotics and embodied artificial intelligence innovator founded in September 2023. Headquartered in Beijing with advanced production facilities in Changzhou, Noetix focuses on general-purpose AI bipedal platforms and hyper-expressive bionic interaction. Its product ecosystem spans the highly dynamic N2 "Athlete" bipedal humanoid (capable of continuous backflips and 3.5 m/s running), the E1 general-purpose education humanoid, the Xiaonuo (XN) bionic facial interaction head, and Bumi (小布米)—a mass-market consumer companion humanoid engineered to retail under $1,400 USD (9,998 RMB).
💡Notable Achievement: Developed the world-record agile N2 "Athlete" humanoid capable of high-speed backflips and sprint locomotion, and introduced Bumi, a consumer-accessible companion humanoid priced under $1,400 USD; featured on China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala (CCTV Chunwan).
What Does Noetix Robotics Do?
Noetix Robotics (松延动力) is a Beijing-based embodied AI and robotics company revolutionizing both high-dynamic humanoid athletics and mass-market consumer robotics. From the acrobatic N2 biped to the sub-$1,400 Bumi companion humanoid, Noetix combines state-of-the-art motion control with ultra-scalable hardware manufacturing.
“Bridging acrobatic dynamic locomotion and affordable consumer companion robotics through embodied AI.”
Extreme Hardware Cost Democratization
Engineering mass-producible humanoid platforms like Bumi for under $1,400 USD via supply chain scale.
Acrobatic Motion Control
World-class reinforcement learning algorithms enabling N2 to perform backflips, jumps, and high-speed 3.5 m/s running.
Bionic Emotional Interaction
Hyper-expressive facial actuation and multimodal speech models creating authentic human-robot connection.
Noetix Robotics Robots
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E1
By: Noetix Robotics
Launched: 2025
The Noetix E1 is a compact bipedal humanoid robot standing 1.36 meters tall, engineered for advanced embodied intelligence and dynamic human interaction. Featuring 21 degrees of freedom, including extended arms, waist flexibility, and modular expansions, it excels in agile locomotion at 1.2 m/s walking speed with 1-2 hours endurance. Powered by multi-modal AI, the E1 synchronizes speech synthesis, expressive facial animations, and fluid body gestures for low-latency multilingual communication and emotional engagement. Its 48V low-power system enables memory retention, personality customization, and immersive scenarios like education, research, and demonstrations. Versatile modular options, such as dexterous hands and advanced arms, support tasks from athletic jumps to artistic performances, including a record 1.25-meter standing long jump. Designed for accessibility, the E1 bridges research-grade capabilities with real-world adaptability in human-proportioned form.
N2 (Athlete)
By: Noetix Robotics
Launched: 2025
The Noetix N2 (Athlete) is a child-sized bipedal humanoid robot optimized for agility and dynamic performance, standing 118 cm tall and weighing 30 kg with 18 degrees of freedom. It achieves top speeds of 12.6 km/h, performs continuous backflips, running, jumping, and dancing through a lightweight bionic structure that minimizes limb inertia by positioning heavy joints near the torso. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson edge AI computing up to 67 TOPS, it enables real-time 3D perception via dual structured-light depth cameras, object recognition, motion planning, and LLM-driven speech-visual interaction. Designed for safe household operation, the N2 supports anthropomorphic walking, gesture recognition, and autonomous decision-making. Its modular control and expressive movements make it ideal for education, elder care, home assistance, and social robotics, demonstrating advanced balance, aerial rotation, and human-like fluidity in indoor environments.
Hobbs 3 (A Bosom Friend)
By: Noetix Robotics
Launched: 2024
Hobbs 3, also known as "A Bosom Friend," is a hyper-realistic bionic humanoid robot specialized in emotional interaction and expressive communication. It is distinguished by its industry-leading bionic head featuring 32 active and 8 passive degrees of freedom, allowing it to replicate over 200 human micro-expressions with "waxwork-level" realism. The skin is crafted from high-polymer platinum silicone to enhance durability and lifelike texture. While the Hobbs series includes wheeled variants (W1), the Hobbs 3 platform is designed for high-fidelity social engagement in reception, elderly care, and education. It utilizes a multimodal collaborative model to synchronize facial expressions, lip movements, and breathing rhythms with conversational context
Hobbs W1(Guidance Expert)
By: Noetix Robotics
Launched: 2025
The Hobbs W1 (Guidance Expert) by Noetix Robotics is a compact wheeled humanoid service robot optimized for professional environments like reception, retail, education, and corporate spaces. Featuring a lifelike bionic head with expressive facial movements and an interactive chest screen, it delivers immersive human-like interactions through natural gestures, speech recognition, and emotion detection. Equipped with dual 5-DoF robotic arms and 6-DoF dexterous hands, it performs light manipulation tasks such as handing items, pressing buttons, and pick-and-place operations. Autonomous navigation enables mapping and movement in complex indoor spaces for guidance and support duties. Powered by onboard dual GPUs for AI processing, it supports low-latency dialogue and reinforcement learning, blending social engagement with functional utility to assist humans without replacing them, ideal for customer-facing roles requiring safety and reliability.
Bumi
By: Noetix Robotics
Launched: 2025
Bumi is a compact humanoid robot designed for mass consumer use, focusing on education, family interaction, and programming learning. Standing 94 cm tall and weighing 12 kg, it features bipedal locomotion with stable walking and flexible movements enabled by proprietary algorithms combining imitation and reinforcement learning. Constructed from lightweight composite materials and powered by a self-developed domain controller, Bumi aims to make humanoid robotics accessible and affordable for students, developers, and families. It supports interactive learning and companionship, leveraging a highly localized supply chain for scalability.
Articles & Industry News
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E1 Wins Gold with 1.25m Long Jump at UN Forum Feb 2026
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N2 Secures 2nd in Beijing Half-Marathon, Eyes Q2 2026 Overseas Deliveries
News about N2 (Athlete)
Hobbs 3 (A Bosom Friend) Debate Triumph Sparks Funding Surge
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Hobbs W1 Masters Emotion Recognition in Dec 2025 Demos
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Noetix Bumi Launches Under $1,400
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Robot Comparisons
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Mirokaï (Enchanted Tools) vs Hobbs W1(Guidance Expert) (Noetix)
Head-to-head: Mirokaï vs Hobbs W1(Guidance Expert) compared on bipedal balance, AI learning, dexterity, payload, and real-world service deployment.
Compare N2 (Athlete) & E1 by Noetix Robotics
Which humanoid robot is better? N2 (Athlete) vs E1 compared for bipedal agility, dexterity, AI autonomy, payload, and research readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Noetix Robotics' flagship consumer robot Bumi and its retail price?
Bumi (小布米) is a consumer-grade companion humanoid robot designed for family interaction, education, and entertainment, priced at an industry-disruptive 9,998 RMB (~$1,400 USD)—cheaper than many flagship smartphones.
What are the core capabilities of the N2 (Athlete) humanoid robot?
N2 ('Athlete' / 机械运动员) is an ultra-dynamic research and demonstration bipedal humanoid engineered with high power density actuators capable of executing standing backflips, agile jumps, rough-terrain sprint running up to 3.5 m/s, and rapid fall recovery.
What is the E1 humanoid platform designed for?
E1 is a versatile general-purpose humanoid robot featuring coordinated bimanual upper-limb manipulation and stable lower-limb walking, offering secondary development SDKs (E1 EDU) for universities and software engineers.
What is the Xiaonuo (XN) bionic facial interaction system?
Xiaonuo is a high-fidelity bionic robotic head equipped with multi-axis micro-actuators that simulate dozens of nuanced human facial expressions, synchronized with multimodal speech and visual recognition.
How did Noetix Robotics achieve sub-$1,400 pricing for Bumi?
Through extreme in-house vertical integration of planetary gearboxes, lightweight composite structures, modular motor drivers, and high-volume consumer electronics supply chain sourcing in Jiangsu and Guangdong.
Where does Noetix Robotics manufacture its robots?
Noetix Robotics operates R&D and core algorithmic engineering headquarters in Beijing, supported by dedicated high-volume assembly and testing plants in Changzhou, Jiangsu.
What investors back Noetix Robotics?
Investors include Chendao Capital (CATL affiliate), Fangguang Capital, National Science & Tech Investment, Jingguosheng Fund, Nine合 Capital, Vertex Ventures, and SEE Fund.
What role did Noetix Robotics play in the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?
Noetix Robotics' humanoids and bionic systems appeared on stage during national television broadcasts, demonstrating synchronized interactive comedy sketches, dynamic gestures, and vocal interactions.
What software architectures and SDKs are provided for Noetix robots?
Noetix provides open Python/C++ development interfaces, ROS2 compatibility for research models like N2 and E1, and intuitive mobile app controls for consumer Bumi units.
What is the commercial roadmap for Noetix Robotics through 2026-2027?
Scaling mass delivery of thousands of Bumi units to global consumer markets, accelerating enterprise deployments in commercial guiding/reception, and advancing humanoid whole-body manipulation.
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