Bumi

Overview

The Noetix Robotics Bumi is a compact 94 cm humanoid priced at approximately $1,400 (around £1,100), targeting education and home assistance applications. Bumi is one of the most affordable humanoid robots available, dramatically undercutting full-size platforms while retaining bipedal locomotion for educational value. Noetix Robotics is a US startup aiming to bring humanoid robotics into classroom and home environments at consumer price points, positioning Bumi as the entry point for students, hobbyists, and home users who want a walking humanoid without a research-grade price tag. The platform is designed to be programmable through accessible interfaces, making it relevant for secondary and tertiary education programmes introducing students to robotics, AI, and programming through physical embodied systems.

Key Specifications

• Height: 94 cm
• Price: approximately $1,400 (approx. £1,100)
• Target: education, home assistance
• Status: pre-order

Use Cases

Bumi is suited to school and university robotics education programmes, hobbyist projects, and home demonstration use. At this price point it is a learning tool and entry point into humanoid programming rather than a commercial deployment platform. UK primary and secondary schools exploring robotics in the curriculum could deploy Bumi alongside existing educational robot kits as a more capable bipedal complement.

Buying Used

No secondhand units exist yet. Once units begin shipping, expect to see them on eBay and hobbyist forums at modest discounts. Battery condition and joint wear will be the main considerations for used units. At the £1,100 price point, the secondhand discount is unlikely to be large enough to justify significant repair costs, so buyers should prioritise units that come with remaining manufacturer warranty or a demonstrated working history.

Alternatives to Consider

• Unitree G1 ($16,000): full-size research platform for more serious work
• NAO Robot (used, from £3,000 to £8,000): widely available secondhand with a strong educational content library
• Pepper Robot (used, from £5,000): social humanoid with established educational software available through SoftBank partners