SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

How China built a humanoid robot that’s cheaper than your phone

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Chinese startup Noetix Robotics launched Bumi, a humanoid robot priced at just $1,380—comparable to a smartphone—through in-house hardware design, lightweight composite materials, and domestic Chinese manufacturing. The 3.1-foot companion robot sold over 100 units in its first hour, potentially making humanoid robots accessible to everyday consumers.

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