The Athlete is a Humanoid robot developed by Noetix Robotics (China), launched 2025, priced at $5,500 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 118 cm, weight 30 kg, mobility bipedal.
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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
Grand debut at CCTV Spring Festival Gala
Price
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 118 cm
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Walking speed
- ≤ 1.2 m/s
- Total DOF
- 18
- DOF / arm
- 4
- Payload
- 5 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 5 kg
- 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
Company profile
- Founded
- 2023
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics3
- Dof
- 18
- Maximum Knee Torque
- 150 N.m
- Joint Output Bearing
- Cross roller + deep groove ball
Power & battery1
- Battery Capacity
- 48 v 7 Ah
Other5
- Sub Category
- full_bipedal
- Wifi Version
- Wi-Fi6
- Company Country
- China
- Bluetooth Version
- Blue tooth5.2
- Additional Information
- - 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
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Company milestones
- Feb 2026MilestoneGrand debut at CCTV Spring Festival Gala
- Feb 2026AwardCCTV Spring Festival Gala dual certification
- Nov 2025MilestonePre-B+ financing round completed
- Jun 2025FundingReported fundraising plans
- 2026MilestoneOver 100 million CNY financing
- 2026MilestoneOver 100 robots delivered
- 2023MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Athlete?
- The Athlete is developed by Noetix Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Athlete?
- The Athlete is a Humanoid robot made by Noetix Robotics.
- How much does the Athlete cost?
- The Athlete is priced $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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