🇨🇳 Noetix Robotics
Beijing-based humanoid and bionic robot developer founded in 2023 by Jiang Zheyuan. Rose to national prominence after its N2 robot finished second in the world's first humanoid half-marathon (April 2025), then drew attention with low-cost consumer humanoids (N2, Bumi) and bionic service robots (Hobbs line). Raised a ~CNY 1 billion (~$145M) Series B led by Chendao Capital in early 2026.
Humanoid robots by Noetix Robotics
6 · scored byHMX
Noetix in 2026: lineup, ranking and funding
Noetix has 6 humanoid robots in the index, 6 of the 156 tracked. Its highest-scoring, Hobbs W1, ranks 44th of 156 on the HMX at 59.9. Its models range from 23.2 (Xiao Nuo) to 59.9.
Hobbs W1 stands out most on mobility & locomotion: 71.4 against a median of 34.8 across all 156 humanoid robots.
It is one of 28 companies in China with humanoid robots in the index.
Of its 6 models, 2 are shipping to customers (2 in limited production); the rest are 1 in a paid pilot deployment and 3 prototypes.
3 of its models publish a price, from $1,400 (Bumi) to $105,000 (Hobbs 3).
Noetix Robotics has disclosed $145m in funding, the 20th-highest of the 48 companies here that disclose it; it has a last reported valuation of $200m, 28th of 31 with a public valuation.
Frequently asked questions about Noetix
What robots does Noetix make?
Noetix has 6 models in this index: Hobbs W1 (HMX 59.9), N2 (HMX 52.2), Bumi (HMX 41.4), E1 (HMX 39.7), Hobbs 3 (HMX 33.6) and Xiao Nuo (HMX 23.2).
What is Noetix's best robot?
On the Humanoid Metric, Hobbs W1 scores highest of Noetix's models at 59.9 out of 100, 44th of 156 humanoid robots.
Can you buy the Noetix Hobbs W1?
Not generally: Hobbs W1 is in a paid pilot deployment, and its price is not public.
Where is Noetix Robotics based?
Noetix Robotics is based in Beijing, China, and was founded in 2023.
How much funding has Noetix Robotics raised?
Noetix Robotics has disclosed $145m in funding, with a last reported valuation of $200m. Figures are as published and not independently audited.