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.
Noetix Robotics is a Beijing-based humanoid robotics company developing affordable robots for consumer, education, and commercial applications. Founded in September 2023, the company focuses on lowering the cost of humanoid robotics while combining embodied AI, bipedal locomotion, and scalable manufacturing to accelerate widespread adoption. Its product lineup includes the Bumi consumer humanoid, priced below $1,400, and the more capable N2 platform for advanced applications. Noetix gained international recognition when the N2 finished runner-up in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon in 2025, demonstrating the company’s progress in locomotion while helping drive strong commercial demand and rapid business growth.
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
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Noetix was founded in September 2023 by Jiang Zheyuan, who left Tsinghua doctoral studies at age 25 to commercialize humanoid robotics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
