Noetix Robotics (松延动力)
The Beijing humanoid startup built by a 1998-born Tsinghua dropout — known for the racing N2 and a 9,998 RMB consumer humanoid.
Company Overview
- Noetix Robotics (北京松延动力) was founded in September 2023 by Jiang Zheyuan, a Tsinghua PhD student who dropped out to focus on reinforcement-learning-driven humanoid control.
- The company made its name with the metre-tall N2, which finished second and third at the 2025 Beijing Humanoid Half-Marathon running at 3.2 m/s — beating several larger, more expensive full-size humanoids.
- In late 2025 Noetix launched "Bumi" (小布米), a consumer humanoid priced at 9,998 RMB (~US$1,400) — one of the cheapest full humanoids on the global market.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Beijing Noetix Robotics Technology Group Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 松延动力（北京松延动力科技集团） |
| Founded | September 2023 |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
| Founder | Jiang Zheyuan (姜哲源, b.1998) |
| Core Products | N2 racing humanoid, Bumi (小布米) consumer humanoid |
| Focus | Reinforcement-learning motion control; consumer-priced humanoids |
Data Snapshot
| Founder | Jiang Zheyuan — Beijing gaokao #28, Tsinghua Electronic Engineering, PhD dropout (RL) |
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| N2 Height | ~1.18 m (child-size) |
| N2 Speed | 3.2 m/s max running |
| 2025 Milestone | N2 took 2nd & 3rd place at Beijing Humanoid Half-Marathon (April 2025) |
| Bumi Price | 9,998 RMB (~US$1,400) |
| 2026 Funding | Pre-B+ ~RMB 200M (Nov 2025) |
| TV Appearance | 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| N2 (小顽童) | Compact bipedal humanoid | Racing/performance platform; half-marathon podium |
| Bumi (小布米) | Consumer humanoid | 9,998 RMB; 10,000+ unit sales target 2026 |
Recent Milestones
- Sep 2023 — Founded in Beijing by Jiang Zheyuan
- Apr 2025 — N2 takes 2nd/3rd at Beijing Humanoid Half-Marathon
- Nov 2025 — Pre-B+ ~RMB 200M; Bumi launched at 9,998 RMB
- Feb 2026 — Appears on CCTV Spring Festival Gala
- 2026 — Bumi sales target 10,000+ units
Actuators & Sensors
- Compact, high-torque-density joints sized for a child-sized form factor, optimized for running dynamics rather than heavy payload.
- In-house reinforcement-learning motion controller trained largely in simulation.
- Modular design to keep Bumi's bill of materials under 10,000 RMB.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Noetix leans on the Shenzhen domestic actuator ecosystem — frameless torque motors, harmonic reducers and low-cost IMUs — to hit consumer price points.
- The founder has publicly argued that cost engineering, not just algorithm, is the bottleneck to humanoid scale, and that a sub-10,000 RMB price point is what unlocks volume.
Competitor Comparison
Versus full-size humanoids (Unitree G1, AgiBot, Fourier): Noetix deliberately builds smaller, cheaper, child-sized robots and targets the consumer/education market rather than factory floors. This trades payload and dexterity for price and motion liveliness — directly comparable to Unitree's G1 but aimed at a different buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Noetix Robotics (松延动力) do?
Noetix Robotics (松延动力) (松延动力) is a Chinese robotics company whose focus is N2 racing humanoid, Bumi (小布米) consumer humanoid. It sits in the fast-moving Chinese humanoid and embodied-AI segment, where companies compete on joint actuation, perception and manufacturing cost.
How does Noetix Robotics (松延动力) compare with humanoid leaders such as Unitree, Fourier or Tesla Optimus?
China's humanoid field is crowded. Noetix Robotics (松延动力) is part of that ecosystem, competing against better-known names such as Unitree and Fourier and international programs like Tesla Optimus. Differentiation usually comes from N2 racing humanoid, Bumi (小布米) consumer humanoid, plus supply-chain and cost advantages common to Chinese builders.
Where is Noetix Robotics (松延动力) based?
Noetix Robotics (松延动力) (松延动力) is headquartered in Beijing, China, China, one of the country's robot-industry clusters.