N2 (Athlete)
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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.
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N2 (Athlete) is a humanoid robot made by Noetix Robotics in China, launched in 2025 and built for home assistance, education, and elder care. Its estimated price is USD 5,500 – 9,000. Featured in “10 Best Humanoid Robots for Education & Research Labs ” and “8 Most Compact Humanoid Robots in 2026”.
- Dimensions
- 118 x 47 x 29 (cm)
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking)
- Top speed
- 12.6 km/h (3.5 m/s)
- Handles
- Tools, packages, precision instruments, people interaction
- Battery runtime
- 2 hours
- Charging time
- 2 hours
- Sensors
- Dual Structured-light Depth Cameras (1x Ahead, 1x Downward), 4-Mic Array, IMU, and 6-Axis Force Sensors (in EDU version)
- Operating environment
- Indoor, both
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The Noetix N2 finishes second in the world's first humanoid half-marathon in Beijing, covering 21.1 km in 3 hours 37 minutes.
Source: Asia Times ↗
After the race brings in orders, Noetix aims to build 2,000 robots by year end and is raising about $35 million at a $200 million valuation.
Source: Gagadget ↗
Noetix reports two golds and a silver at the Global Humanoid Robotics Games, including gold for the N2 in the floor exercise with 41.60 points.
Source: PR Newswire ↗
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Q1. What is N2 (Athlete), and what problem is it designed to solve?
N2 (Athlete) is a child-sized humanoid robot developed by Noetix Robotics, a Chinese manufacturer. According to the company, it addresses challenges in agile mobility for education, elder care, and home assistance through its compact bipedal design.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of N2 (Athlete)?
N2 (Athlete) demonstrates agile locomotion including running, jumping, and backflips, supported by edge AI computing and 3D depth cameras. It uses deep reinforcement learning for anthropomorphic walking and integrates speech-visual interaction via large language models.
Q3. Who is N2 (Athlete) built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Noetix Robotics targets N2 (Athlete) at researchers, universities, and developers in education and robotics R&D. It serves markets like elder care, home assistance, and interactive demonstrations, with reported adoption by research institutes.
Q4. Is N2 (Athlete) a commercial product or still a research prototype?
N2 (Athlete) is described as a mass-produced model by Noetix Robotics, available through distributors. Some listings classify it as a prototype stage, while others offer it for purchase with secondary development interfaces for research.
Q5. Is N2 (Athlete) currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, N2 (Athlete) is listed for sale at around $18,000 by some distributors, though often backordered. Shipping depends on stock availability and carrier fulfillment from China.
Q6. How does N2 (Athlete) actually work in real-world environments?
N2 (Athlete) operates via onboard Linux-based computing with depth cameras for 3D perception and real-time AI for object recognition and motion planning. It performs in lab-tested scenarios like dynamic balance and autonomous navigation without cloud reliance.
Q7. When was N2 (Athlete) announced or officially launched?
Noetix Robotics unveiled N2 (Athlete) prior to 2026, with reports of early orders following its launch announcement. It gained attention through events like robot racing competitions around that period.
Q8. How is N2 (Athlete) different from other robots in the same category?
N2 (Athlete) features a lightweight structure with joints positioned near the torso to reduce inertia, enabling high-dynamic movements like continuous backflips. According to Noetix, this design enhances aerial stability compared to typical humanoid robots.
Q9. Does N2 (Athlete) require additional development or customization after purchase?
Noetix provides APIs for high- and low-level motion control, compatible with Python, C++, ROS, and Linux. Users can deploy custom algorithms, particularly in the EDU variant with open SDK interfaces.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for N2 (Athlete)?
Noetix Robotics has announced plans to reinforce components like ankles and soles for endurance, as tested in competitions. The company aims to expand from research deployments toward broader applications in education and assistance.
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