Lumos Robotics
NIX
The robot NIX by Lumos Robotics is a compact, child-sized humanoid built for entertainment, home support, and light-duty service tasks. It combines bi-pedal mobility with a friendly appearance and aims for high stability and ease of use.
Description
The NIX humanoid robot, developed by Lumos Robotics, a Shenzhen-based company founded in 2024, represents a compact, child-sized platform (80 cm tall, 20 kg) optimized for entertainment, home assistance, light service tasks, education, and workplace support. As a prototype unveiled at events like WRC 2025 and the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair, NIX emphasizes bipedal stability, approachable aesthetics, and agile motion in constrained indoor environments. Its architecture leverages Lumos' proprietary compact joint modules, such as the Lumos 60-30 series, which integrate high-performance brushless DC motors, self-developed planetary reducers (30:1 ratio), dual absolute encoders for precise position feedback, and integrated drivers supporting EtherCAT, CAN, or UART communication. These modules deliver rated torque of 22.8 Nm, peak 102 Nm, max speed 140 RPM at 48V, with compact dimensions (64x58.5 mm) and low weight (550g), enabling high torque density for dynamic maneuvers.
NIX's control system operates on a Linux-based ROS environment, facilitating modular software development. Recent demonstrations (December 2025) showcase 'Kung Fu Mode' with real-time whole-body motion control, including flying kick backflips, side flips, and rolls—milestones in embodied AI without CGI or stunts. This agility stems from advanced proprioceptive sensing, neural motion planning, and reinforcement learning for balance recovery and adaptation in unstructured spaces. Compute is powered by Intel and NVIDIA chips (likely akin to NVIDIA Orin in sibling LUS2 at 275 TOPS), supporting low-latency perception-action loops. Sensors include cameras (resolution unspecified), IMU for inertial navigation, and potential tactile integration from Lumos' visual-tactile modules (0.06mm resolution, 30fps, 0.05mm accuracy). Connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enables teleoperation and cloud LLM integration, though specifics are unconfirmed.
Payload is minimal for light logistics, with walking speeds of 2-3 km/h and 1.5-2 hour runtime per charge. Structural materials blend lightweight metals, plastics, and joint modules for durability and safety around humans. No full DOF count disclosed (N/A overall/hands), but similar models like Lu Xiaoming suggest ~21 high-DOF joints. Real-world deployments are absent; focus remains on demos highlighting navigation (score 2/10), manipulation (2/10), and human-safe interaction. Lumos' roadmap integrates hardware-software for commercial scalability, positioning NIX as an entry to household embodied AI, bridging labs to practical use amid China's robotics surge. Future enhancements may include LLM-driven tasks, enhanced vision (e.g., RealSense-like), and 360° LiDAR for autonomy.
Key Features
Extreme Agility and Motion Control
Executes complex acrobatics like backflips, side flips, and flying kicks via real-time neural motion planning and proprioceptive feedback.
Compact Bipedal Mobility
Child-sized frame (80cm) navigates tight spaces at 2-3 km/h with high stability, ideal for homes and crowds.
Proprietary Joint Technology
In-house brushless motor + planetary reducer modules provide high torque (up to 102 Nm peak) in lightweight design.
AI-Powered Interaction
Supports voice dialogue, emotional responses, and embodied AI for entertainment and service tasks.
Human-Safe Design
Lightweight construction and predictable motions ensure safe co-existence with humans.
Specifications
| Availability | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Nationality | China |
| Website | https://lumosbot.tech |
| Height [Cm] | 80 |
| Manipulation Performance | 2 |
| Navigation Performance | 2 |
| Max Speed (Km/H) | 3 |
| Strength [Kg] | minimal load |
| Weight [Kg] | 20 |
| Runtime Pr Charge (Hours) | 1.5 |
| Safe With Humans | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi |
| Operating System | Linux-based ROS environment |
| Motor Tech | Presumably uses Lumos’ in-house compact joint modules (brushless motors + planetary reducers), as described for their robot joint line. |
| Gear Tech | Planetary-reducer based gear modules for compactness and torque |
| Main Structural Material | lightweight metals/plastics + joint modules |
| Main Market | Entertainment, Home service, Workplace assistance, light logistics, education |
| Verified | Not verified |
| Walking Speed [Km/H] | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Lumos Robotics |
| Height Cm | 80 |
| Weight Kg | 20 |
| Dof Overall | ~21 (estimated from similar models) |
| Joint Modules | Lumos 60-30: brushless motors, planetary reducer (30:1), dual absolute encoders, EtherCAT/CAN/UART, 22.8 Nm rated / 102 Nm max torque, 140 RPM max @48V, 550g, 64x58.5mm |
| Processors | Intel and NVIDIA chips (likely Orin AGX 275 TOPS equivalent) |
| Os | Linux-based ROS |
| Battery | 1.5-2 hours runtime, voltage unspecified |
| Sensors | Cameras (N/A res), IMU, potential RealSense D435i, 360° LiDAR, visual-tactile (0.06mm res, 30fps, CAN/EtherCAT) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, EtherCAT |
| Max Speed Kmh | 3 |
| Walking Speed Kmh | 2 |
| Payload | Minimal load |
| Materials | Lightweight metals/plastics + joint modules |
| Color | Black |
| Safe With Humans | Yes |
| Thermal Range | -10°C ~ 55°C (joints) |
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