There is no doubt that China is becoming the leader in industrial robotics and now It aims at a completely different market: the home market. And the bet has a name. This is Bumi, an android developed by the company Noetix Robotics, based in Beijing, whose price is about 1,300 euros.
Bumi is a pioneer in one section: that of humanoid robots accessible to a general public. If we take into account that it costs the same as a laptop and its capabilities are numerous, the market could give it a very good welcome.
with so only 94 centimeters tall and 12 kilograms in weightBumi is not designed to compete with high-performance, life-size humanoids like those from Unitree or UBTECH. Instead, it represents a new category.
A smaller, lighter and more affordable robot, designed specifically for educational and home use. Despite its size, early demonstrations suggest that Bumi can walk, balance, and dance with remarkable stability and fluidity. for its price range.
Noetix describes Bumi as the “industry’s first affordable consumer humanoid robot”. The company believes this represents a turning point in the commercialization of robotics, transforming humanoids from laboratory prototypes into everyday home devices.
The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an internal motion control system and a simplified modular design that prioritizes educational participation over heavy industrial functionality.
The company’s previous humanoid model, the Noetix N2, supposedly achieved more than 2,500 orders and even participated in a humanoid robot half marathon earlier this year. These achievements helped position Noetix among China’s fastest-growing robotics startups.
Unitree launched the most affordable life-size humanoid in July for around €6,000. With Bumi, Noetix is further lowering the barrier to entry for humanoid robots. The robot is powered by a 48V battery with a capacity of over 3.5 Ah, providing one to two hours of operation per charge. It supports graphical drag-and-drop programming for kids and beginners, and voice interaction, allowing it to function as a learning companion and personal assistant.
The company announced that Bumi reservations will begin on November 11, a shopping season similar to Black Friday in the Asian giant. Most humanoid robots capable of bipedal walking and dynamic movements typically cost tens of thousands of dollars in China. With At less than $1,400, the Bumi robot reaches a price comparable to that of high-end smartphones or high-end drones and laptops.
This is in stark contrast to Western humanoids such as Tesla’s Optimus, Figure’s models or Apptronik’s Apollo, whose price is usually two or three times higher, while highly advanced robots such as Boston Dynamics’ Atlas can cost millions. The question is whether you would leave your child with a robot like this to take care of their education or care. Because that is what is going to happen in many cases.