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Noetix Robotics Sets New Standard with Bumi: The $1,380 Humanoid Robot for the Mass Market

• ByStartupStory     |    October 28, 2025

Noetix Robotics, a rising star in China’s robotics scene, has unveiled its latest breakthrough: the Bumi humanoid robot, priced at just $1,380—marking a dramatic shift toward affordable, consumer-friendly robotics. The launch signals China’s ambition to make advanced humanoid robots accessible for everyday use, education, and development, dramatically undercutting previous price points for bipedal robots globally.

Bumi: A Humanoid for Everyone

Standing at 94 centimeters (about 3 feet) and weighing only 12 kilograms, Bumi is designed not as an industrial powerhouse, but as a versatile companion for homes, classrooms, and creative makerspaces. Unlike the hefty, research-grade robots that usually start at $5,000 and above, Bumi’s lightweight frame, energy-efficient controls, and approachable design prioritize accessibility for students, hobbyists, and families.

Bumi can walk, dance, and interact, offering a graphical programming interface for educators and beginners. This system allows users to drag and drop commands to script behaviors or create interactive lessons, making robotics approachable even for those new to coding. The robot recognizes voice commands, can respond to basic conversational prompts, and features app-based controls compatible with smartphones and tablets.

Specs and Features

• Height: 94 cm

• Weight: 12 kg

• Degrees of Freedom: 21—enabling realistic, flexible movements

• Battery: 48V / 3.5Ah, providing 1–2 hours of runtime

• Max speed: 3 km/h (walking)

• Sensors: RGB camera, IMU, gyroscope, force, and ultrasonic sensors

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; app and ROS2 integration

• User Interface: Touch panel, voice commands, gesture recognition

• Materials: Lightweight composite construction

• Programming: Drag-and-drop graphical editor; open to custom development

• Carrying Capacity: Up to 2 kg per arm

• Market: Initially China, with select international sales channels

Breaking the Price Barrier

Compared to other bipedal humanoids like Unitree’s R1 (starting at $5,900) and research-focused robots exceeding $10,000, Bumi’s $1,380 price tag is seen as a watershed moment. This achievement was made possible through a vertically integrated, highly localized supply chain, proprietary control systems, and innovative material choices, drastically reducing production costs without sacrificing utility or interactivity.

Consumer Adoption and Market Impact

Within hours of its launch, Bumi garnered hundreds of pre-orders on leading commerce sites like JD.com, surpassing 500 units in just two days—an unprecedented figure for this category of consumer robots. Noetix’s CEO, Jiang Zheyuan, credits their engineering roots, streamlined manufacturing, and a focus on educational utility as reasons for both the aggressive pricing and strong early demand.

The robot is not only being targeted at families and schools but also at developers interested in learning, prototyping, and creating new use-cases for home robotics—signaling a new chapter where humanoid robots are no longer just sci-fi novelties or research platforms, but everyday companions and creative tools.

The Road Ahead

Noetix Robotics is betting on rapidly increasing consumer interest in affordable, programmable robots. With backing from major venture capital (fresh off a $41 million Series B round), the company aims to scale mass production and introduce Bumi into more global markets over the coming year.
Early reviews highlight Bumi’s ease of use, approachable programming interface, and build quality at its price point, though industry observers note that complex, heavy-lift capabilities will remain the domain of pricier, industrial-grade competitors.

Conclusion

Bumi’s debut has placed Noetix Robotics—and China—at the forefront of a growing global push to democratize humanoid robotics. By making advanced robots practical for students, developers, and families, the Bumi launch may mark the beginning of a new era: one where affordable robots become an enriching part of everyday life, learning, and creativity.

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