Summary:

 

The Hobbs W1 is a hyper‑realistic humanoid service robot developed by NOETIX Robotics, a Beijing‑based startup founded in 2023. It is designed for reception, guidance, customer support, and public‑facing service roles. Unlike traditional service robots that rely mainly on screens and speech, Hobbs W1 combines:

 

a lifelike, expressive bionic head,

 

two robotic arms with 5 degrees of freedom each,

 

dexterous 6‑DoF hands, and

 

a mobile wheeled base with an interactive chest display.

 

Editorial:

 

Hobbs W1 represents a new direction in service robotics:robots that don’t just function — they interact.

 

NOETIX designed W1 to operate in hotels, offices, malls, hospitals, and public spaces, where emotional presence and natural communication matter as much as task performance.

 

1. Hyper‑realistic human presence

 

The robot features a female‑styled lifelike face with skin‑like material and expressive micro‑movements, enabling natural social interaction.Sources: 

 

2. Real service‑task capability

 

Unlike earlier social robots (e.g., Pepper), Hobbs W1 can:

 

gesture naturally,

 

hand over items,

 

perform light manipulation tasks,thanks to its 5‑DoF arms and 6‑DoF hands.Sources: 

 

3. Autonomous navigation

 

W1 uses a mobile base with full autonomous navigation for reception, escorting guests, and guiding visitors through complex indoor environments.Sources: 

 

4. Designed for professional deployment

 

NOETIX positions W1 as a general‑purpose service robot, not a demo robot — intended for real‑world, daily operational use.Sources: 

 

Specifications:

 

Physical & Mechanical

 

Hyper‑realistic bionic head

 

Expressive facial micro‑movements

 

5‑DoF robotic arms

 

6‑DoF dexterous hands

 

Mobile wheeled base

 

Integrated chest‑mounted touchscreen display

 

Capabilities

 

Natural social interaction

 

Reception and greeting

 

Visitor guidance and escorting

 

Customer support

 

Light manipulation tasks

 

Autonomous indoor navigation

 

Design Goals

 

Human‑like presence

 

Smooth, natural communication

 

Practical service‑task capability

 

Reliable daily operation

 

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