Dancing Humanoid Robot for $1,400? Meet Bumi—China’s Most Affordable AI Companion Yet
- Oct 28, 2025
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Updated: Oct 28, 2025
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For less than the price of a flagship smartphone, you can now own a real humanoid robot that walks, grooves, and brings AI into the home or classroom. Meet Bumi, the $1,400 humanoid from Beijing-based Noetix Robotics, and arguably the most accessible bipedal robot the world has seen so far. Standing about 94cm (three feet) tall and weighing 12 kg (26 lbs), Bumi has already stunned the tech world with its dancing demos and smooth, lifelike movements—despite a price point that’s a fraction of its high-profile competitors.
Unlike industrial robots built for research or factories, Bumi is born for consumers, students, and tech hobbyists. It comes with a programming interface made for creative exploration or STEM learning, making it a natural fit for homes and schools. Under the hood, Bumi pairs lightweight composite materials with an in-house motion control system, letting it walk, perform flexible moves, and even join in on a half-marathon (previous Noetix models competed in—and finished—robotic races in China). Its battery supports up to 2 hours of operation on a charge—plenty for a day’s lessons or a dance party.
The timing is no accident: Noetix will open pre-orders for Bumi during China’s annual Double 11 (Nov 11) and Double 12 (Dec 12) shopping festivals, aiming to make this little robot as much part of your family as a smartphone or laptop. At this price, Bumi dramatically undercuts other “affordable” bots like Unitree’s R1 ($5,900) and is a total category-buster compared to million-dollar industrial robots or Tesla’s $20,000 Optimus.
