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Athlete

Built by Noetix · China

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The Athlete is a Humanoid robot developed by Noetix (China), launched 2025, priced at $5,500 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 118 cm, weight 30 kg, mobility bipedal.

RoboScore

62.3/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%98/100
Company financial health15%92/100
Company maturity4%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio5%77/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #38 of 212 in the Humanoid standing.

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Where it has stood71 days · best #20 · worst #94
#1 · started #92#212

2 days carry something the board can name:

  • 10 Aug RoboScore rose 4.04 — its evidence changed.
  • 11 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 2.47 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 13 Oct, taken against 212 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

The Athlete is a lightweight, biomimetic humanoid robot designed for high-dynamic movements such as dancing, jumping, and gymnastics. It features a peak torque of 150 N.m, enabling millisecond-level responses to various high-dynamic dance movements. The robot is equipped with high-precision motion control algorithms, allowing it to navigate complex terrains with stability. It supports visual teaching and multi-dimensional custom action programming, making it suitable for entertainment performances, university research, and companionship for children. The robot has 18 degrees of freedom, with 5 DoF per leg and 4 DoF per arm, and includes a spherical or five-fingered hand as the end effector.

Flagship features

  • Achieved a record 1.25-meter standing long jump at UN Forum Feb 2026
  • Modular expansions available for dexterous hands and advanced arms
  • Designed for emotional engagement and multilingual communication

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$187.1M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 2023

Expansion and fundraising plans

Price

$5,500

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
118 cm
Weight
30 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
≤ 1.2 m/s

Top 60% of 178 models with this spec

Total DOF
18
DOF / arm
4
Payload
5 kg

Top 63% of 198 models with this spec

Lifting capacity
5 kg

Top 63% of 198 models with this spec

Battery
~1 h
Hot-swap battery
Yes
Onboard compute
Double computing module
Sensors
depth_camera, imu
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
No
Imitation learning
Yes
Terrain
flat indoor
Programming
visual block,teleoperation
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
SDK languages
Python, C++
Maturity
production pilot
Environments
indoor
Industries
education, entertainment
Price tier
10-20K
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Confirmed funding
US$187.1M· 2 rounds
Founded
2023

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
entertainment,research,companionship
Sub Category
full bipedal
Target Industries
education,entertainment
Primary Applications
entertainment,research,companionship
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1180
Payload Per Arm
No
Movement & precision2
Dof
18
Arm Dof
4
Sensing & perception4
Imu Present
Yes
Camera Types
depth
Camera Present
Yes
Force Torque Present
No
Controls & integration3
Processing Tops
6
Network Protocols
wifi 6,bluetooth
Connectivity Options
wifi,bluetooth
Buying & support3
Model Variants
N 2,N 2 EDU
Price On Request
Yes
Is Research Grade
No
Other details9
Gripper Type
five finger anthropomorphic
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi6
Battery Capacity
48 v 7 Ah
Bluetooth Version
Blue tooth5.2
Maximum Knee Torque
150 N.m
Joint Output Bearing
Cross roller + deep groove ball
Onboard Compute Tops
6
Teleoperation Supported
Yes
Hot Swap Battery Supported
Yes

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2026DeploymentN2 featured in CCTV Spring Festival Gala skit
  • Feb 2026PartnershipCCTV Spring Festival Gala partner certification
  • Jun 2025MilestoneExpansion and fundraising plans
  • Mar 2025FundingSeries B financing
  • 2025DeploymentN2 appears at Paris Fashion Week
  • 2025AwardBeijing Marathon robot race result
  • 2025LaunchN2 unveiled in Changzhou
  • 2025AwardN2 wins medals at World Humanoid Robot Games

Noetix in the news

the maker

8 events

Noetix Robotics Launches Embodied Intelligence Sub-brand Scalabot

News about Noetix, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 17 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Noetix news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Athlete?
The Athlete is developed by Noetix, based in China.
What type of robot is the Athlete?
The Athlete is a Humanoid robot made by Noetix.
How much does the Athlete cost?
The Athlete is priced at $5,500 USD.
When was the Athlete launched?
The Athlete was launched in 2025.
What are the key specifications of the Athlete?
Key specifications of the Athlete: form factor full bipedal, height 118 cm, weight 30 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed ≤ 1.2 m/s.

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