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Noetix Bumi

Name: Noetix Bumi
Brand: Noetix Robotics

A compact, choreography-focused platform with accessible pricing and strong initial market signal. Scripted motion and basic terrain adaptation are demonstrated; end-to-end autonomous task capability is not in scope.

List price

$1,385

Retail price not tracked

Reassessed 2026.09.02

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level II.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
To reach Level IIIMost sessions finish without intervention. Rescue is occasional, not routine.
IIAssisted AutonomyThis robot

Noetix Bumi runs preset routines on its own, and the owner is its recovery system.

Navigation and control

Terrain-adaptive locomotion with basic obstacle detection; scripted and preprogrammed motion control
Why this level
- Reported capabilities are limited to coordinated movement (dancing) and basic terrain adaptation, consistent with scripted choreography and autonomous locomotion rather than live teleoperation.
- Classified at Level II: no manipulation and no end-to-end autonomous task completion beyond preprogrammed motion has been demonstrated, which caps this platform below Level III.
8 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources on file.

Verified8 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker

Five or more independent sources reviewed. The word says how much we read. It is not a grade.

Independent sources reviewed8

Press & video reviews3 sources

Launch coverage from major China technology outlets, including initial sales figures and capability demonstrations.

Monitoring record5 sources

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

From the maker, reviewed2

Specification sources2 sources

Pages the published specifications were read from.

On file, not yet reviewedNot counted

Manufacturer documentation3 sources

Specification sheet and programming documentation; long-term field reliability and owner-reported performance pending.

Our own recordNot counted

Longitudinal signal2 sources

Robovations dated log for this robot: 3 tracked entries spanning ~4 months.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Not consumer-ready.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Not consumer-readyThis robot

Noetix Bumi ships to commercial and research buyers, not to households.

The readiness scale measures household purchase timing, so no tier applies. A consumer version reaching general availability would start the clock.

On the record

No current new-stock listing confirmed
8 independent sources reviewed, 2 from the maker

The scale, for reference

Ready NowAssessed, with a clean record on file. A successor may be shipping; the page says so when it is.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Pre-Consumer Assessment

How this projection was reached

58of 100

PlausibleAt or above 31% of the 104 robots we assess before release

SpeculativeConceptPlausiblePromisingReady

The hatched tail is unreachable by construction. A projection does not publish as a full mark, because the evidence that settles it does not exist yet: whether the thing ships and works in ordinary use. Those 10 points are what shipping has to earn.

The reading

Affordable demonstration platform with strong initial market signal (500+ units within 48 hours) but unproven long-term field reliability. Early availability and accessible price reduce deployment risk for educational and research pilots; actuator durability and software maturity remain open questions.

Still open

Battery capacity and runtime under typical use cycles
Actuator durability under sustained choreography and terrain-adaptation loads
Reliability of terrain-adaptation algorithms in uncontrolled outdoor settings
Field failure rates and recovery behavior from currently deployed units
Software update roadmap and capability expansion beyond demonstration scope
International distribution timeline and market expansion strategy

Three signals the number rests onweighted, then capped58What can be judged before anyone owns one.

Track Record35% of the assessment35

What this asks

Has this maker shipped what it demoed before, on schedule, with the promised capability?

Engineering35% of the assessment70

What this asks

Are the demonstrated capabilities achievable in shipping form, or do they need breakthroughs not in evidence?

Demo Match30% of the assessment72

What this asks

What has been shown to work, against what is claimed in marketing.

Published beside the numbernever averaged inWhat the maker has disclosed, not what has been judged.

Readinessnot in the number80

What this asks

Ship-date specificity, pricing transparency, distribution and regulatory status. Published beside the number; never averaged in.

Disclosurenot in the number38

What this asks

How much of the product is disclosed. Higher means fewer fundamental unknowns remain. Published beside the number; never averaged in.

middle half of the pre-release setits medianthis robot

Not a Robovations Scorethe two never convert into each other

This is a projection from pre-shipping signals, not a measurement. When the robot ships, the assessment is archived, a first Robovations Score is computed from the field record, and the change is logged on the tracker rather than appearing as a new number.

Read the pre-release method →

FIT CHECK

Will the Noetix Bumi fit your scenario?

Describe your scenario using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Noetix Bumi is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Where it operates

Primary tasks

Supervision needs

Timeline

A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-publishedSources: Product page

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 13.8 × 7.9 in, 37 in tall•
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 26.46 lbs
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 245 Wh · Li-ion•
Degrees of Freedom: 21
Max speed: 1.1 mph•

Where it lands · position among 71 humanoid robotsThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.180min

60 min720 min

Near median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$1,385

$1,385$250,000

Bottom of range

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.26.46lbs

26.46 lbs212.86+ lbs

Bottom of range

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Jul 2026 · AssessmentPre-Release Assessment recorded at 58 of 100
Feb 2026 · DemoPerforms alongside human actors at China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala
Dec 2025 · NewsNoetix secures 1,000 unit Bumi order in HCR AI integration deal
Oct 2025 · AnnouncementNoetix Robotics unveils Bumi, a humanoid robot priced under $1,400

Editorial comparisons

How Noetix Bumi compares.

All comparisons →

Goal-based

In a robot lab Nori A3 loads plates into an open dishwasher with its two grippers, while across the floor the two-legged Noetix Bumi dances on a foam practice mat.

Humanoid Robots2 robots

Nori A3 vs Noetix Bumi: what is each one for?

The Nori A3 and the Noetix Bumi both arrived within the past year near $1,400 to $1,700, yet one is built around recorded demonstrations for a wheeled manipulator and the…

vs Nori A3

Goal-based

In a family kitchen the wheeled Nori A3 pours milk from a jug into a mixing bowl at the breakfast table with its two jointed arms, while the two-legged Noetix Bumi dances on the rug.

Humanoid Robots2 robots

Nori A3 vs Noetix Bumi: a wheeled manipulator or a bipedal humanoid?

Nori A3 and Noetix Bumi are recent arrivals at the same autonomy rung.

vs Nori A3

Questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationCan the Noetix Bumi perform household chores or autonomous tasks?

No. The Bumi is a demonstration and education platform. Documented capabilities (dancing, coordinated movement, basic terrain adaptation) are scripted or preprogrammed routines. No autonomous task completion or household-chore capability has been demonstrated.

OperationWhat does the open programming interface allow?

Customization of motion sequences and choreography. Manufacturer documentation describes programming access for locomotion control and routine design; expansion to autonomous task execution is not mentioned.

OperationIs the Noetix Bumi available outside China?

International availability is not verified. Confirmed distribution is through JD.com in China with 500+ units sold within 48 hours of launch. US and other international retail channels are not yet documented.

OperationHow long does the battery last on a single charge?

Runtime specifications are not yet published. Manufacturer confirms Li-ion battery architecture; detailed capacity and runtime figures require owner documentation from deployed units.

OwnershipWhat are the long-term maintenance and durability expectations?

Field reliability data is not yet available. With 21 articulated joints and lightweight construction optimized for demonstration use, long-term wear patterns and consumable cadence remain unknown from deployed units.

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Where to next

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Noetix Bumi

Will the Noetix Bumi fit your scenario?

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

How Noetix Bumi compares.

Nori A3 vs Noetix Bumi: what is each one for?

Nori A3 vs Noetix Bumi: a wheeled manipulator or a bipedal humanoid?

What people actually ask.

Other humanoid robots we have classified.

AgiBot A3 Ultra

Foundation Phantom

Unitree H2-X

Engineered Arts Ameca

Reference the Noetix Bumi classification.

Three ways to keep going.

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