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Noetix Robotics

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Beijing based humanoid robot startup founded in September 2023 by researchers from Tsinghua, Zhejiang University, and USC. Produces the N2 humanoid capable of continuous backflips and running at 3.2 m/s. Priced from 39,000 yuan ($6,200), significantly undercutting competitors.

Founded 2023$46M raised
HUMANOIDAGILEAFFORDABLESPEED

Humanoid Robots

N2
PRODUCTION
N2
Ultra fast, ultra affordable humanoid robot capable of backflips and half marathons.
H:118 cm
W:30 kg
D:18
S:12.6 km/h
L:5 kg
B:2 hours
OverviewHistory

Executive Summary

Noetix Robotics is a Beijing-based humanoid company founded in September 2023, producing some of the most affordable humanoids including the sub-$1,400 Bumi consumer robot. Its N2 finished as runner-up in the world's first humanoid half-marathon in April 2025, generating 2,500+ pre-orders and tripling valuation to ~$200 million.

Technical Profile

Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.

Technology Snapshot

A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.

Hardware GenerationGen 1
Flagship PlatformN2
Deployments105

N2 Specs

Published operating specifications for the lead system.

Battery Life2 hours
Payload Capacity5 kg
Speed12.6 km/h
Degrees of Freedom18

Investors

Jingguosheng FundGuoke InvestmentJiuhe Venture CapitalChen Dao Capital

Latest Updates

All Updates
March 2, 2026Funding RoundInvestment
Series B

About Noetix Robotics

Noetix Robotics is a Beijing-based humanoid company founded in September 2023, producing some of the most affordable humanoids including the sub-$1,400 Bumi consumer robot. Its N2 finished as runner-up in the world's first humanoid half-marathon in April 2025, generating 2,500+ pre-orders and tripling valuation to ~$200 million.

  1. September 2023

    Noetix is founded in Beijing

    Noetix was founded in September 2023 by Jiang Zheyuan, who left Tsinghua doctoral studies at age 25 to commercialize humanoid robotics.

    BeijingTsinghua
  2. 2025

    Five rounds support a production ramp

    Five funding rounds since founding, including Pre-B (~$41M) and Pre-B+ (~$28M), brought valuation to ~$200 million. Noetix aims for 1,000 units/month production.

    Pre-BProduction
  3. April 2025

    N2 stands out in the humanoid half-marathon

    The breakout came on April 7, 2025, at the world's first humanoid half-marathon in Beijing. The N2 robot finished as first runner-up, completing 21 km in 3 hours 37 minutes. This generated 2,500+ pre-orders and tripled the valuation.

    N2Half-marathon
  4. October 2025

    Bumi expands Noetix into low-cost consumer robots

    In October 2025, Noetix unveiled Bumi at RMB 9,998 (~$1,380), cheaper than an iPhone. Over 100 units sold in the first hour on JD.com. The company also introduced Hobbs W1 with a lifelike bionic head.

    BumiConsumer