Hobbs W1

A silicone face is the signature of the Hobbs W1, the reception humanoid that Noetix Robotics of Beijing unveiled in December 2025. The lifelike bionic head sits above a chest display, and the whole upper body rides on a wheeled base with autonomous navigation. According to Noetix figures reported by the press, each arm has 5 degrees of freedom and each five-finger hand another 6.

Software for emotion recognition and natural conversation underpins the intended roles in hospitality, retail, education and offices: reception desks, trade-fair guidance and guiding visitors through public buildings or hospitals. Height, weight, total joint count, runtime and sensor fit-out are not published by the manufacturer, and the numbers found on aggregator sites are left out here.

The sales status comes from secondary sources, and the price is on request. Compared with the company's running, show-oriented E1, the W1 is built for human interaction rather than locomotion. A separate catalogue entry under the plain name Hobbs most likely refers to this same robot. Prospective buyers should confirm dimensions and battery life directly with Noetix before ordering.