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Lumos NIX S3

Built by Lumos Robotics · China

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The Lumos NIX S3 is a Humanoid robot developed by Lumos Robotics (China), launched 2026. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 89 cm, mobility bipedal, total dof 21.

RoboScore

62.0/ 100

Strong evidence

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

3 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%95/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio5%72/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #15 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.

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Where it has stood44 days · best #6 · worst #144
#1 · started #134#209

4 days carry something the board can name:

  • 19 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 3.74 — the board noticed.
  • 7 Sept RoboScore rose 0.64 — its evidence changed.
  • 20 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 1.13 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 10 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 23 Sept, taken against 209 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

The Lumos NIX S3 is an AI mini bipedal humanoid robot designed for agile motion and intelligent companionship. It features a compact 89 cm design with 21 degrees of freedom in a biomimetic structure, enabling agile and stable motion, AI-powered emotional interaction, and synchronized voice-and-motion performance. The robot includes a 4-mic array for audio, a 282 Wh quick-detach battery providing 2 hours of runtime, and an RK3588 compute module. It can perform basic motions like walking and running, as well as performance motions such as solo and group dance routines.

At a glance

  • Built for service reception and research development
  • Used across retail service and research academic

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$293.8M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 2024

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
89 cm
Mobility
bipedal
Total DOF
21
DOF / arm
4
Payload
3 kg

Top 80% of 196 models with this spec

Lifting capacity
3 kg

Top 80% of 196 models with this spec

Battery
2 h

Top 69% of 208 models with this spec

Charge time
2 h
Onboard compute
RK3588
Sensors
rgb_camera
LiDAR
No
Programming
no code gui
Maturity
production scale
Environments
indoor
Industries
culture_tourism
Price tier
<10K
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Confirmed funding
US$293.8M· 2 rounds
Founded
2024

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
Culture & Tourism
Sub Category
bipedal
Target Industries
retail service,research academic
Primary Applications
service reception,research development
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
890
Payload Per Arm
false
Movement & precision1
Arm Dof
4
Power & runtime1
Charging Method
tethered
Controls & integration3
Head Cameras
1
Microphone Count
4
Network Protocols
Ethernet
Buying & support5
Model Variants
Professional,Education
Price On Request
true
Country Of Origin
CHN
Is Research Grade
false
Availability Status
available
Other details32
Height
89 cm
Weight
20 kg
Interface
Ethernet
Total Dof
21
Waist Dof
1
Dimensions
892*445*176 mm
Ota Update
true
Base Compute
RK3588
Battery Life
2h
Connectivity
Wi-Fi,4G,Bluetooth
Charging Time
2h
Color Options
Black,White
Communication
Wi-Fi,4G,Bluetooth
Charger Output
67.2 V / 2.5 A
Max Payload Kg
3
Remote Control
true
Single Arm Dof
4
Single Leg Dof
6
Maximum Payload
3 kg
Payload Peak Kg
3
Running Capable
dynamic walk
Battery Capacity
331 Wh
Charging Voltage
220 V
Joint Peak Torque
102 N·m
Peak Joint Torque
102 N·m
Single Arm Length
353 mm
Battery Capacity Kwh
0.282
Communication Method
Wi‑Fi, 4G/5G
Basic Computing Power
RK3588
Secondary Development
true
Tethered Operation Available
false
Quick Release Hand Accessories
1 (Youth Edition), 2 (Flagship Edition)

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Lumos Robotics in the news

the maker

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News about Lumos Robotics, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 10 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 Lumos Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Lumos NIX S3?
The Lumos NIX S3 is developed by Lumos Robotics, based in China.
What type of robot is the Lumos NIX S3?
The Lumos NIX S3 is a Humanoid robot made by Lumos Robotics.
How much does the Lumos NIX S3 cost?
Pricing for the Lumos NIX S3 is not publicly listed — contact Lumos Robotics for a quote.
When was the Lumos NIX S3 launched?
The Lumos NIX S3 was launched in 2026.
What are the key specifications of the Lumos NIX S3?
Key specifications of the Lumos NIX S3: form factor full bipedal, height 89 cm, mobility bipedal, total dof 21, dof / arm 4.

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