SUMMARY:

 

Nix by Lumos is a compact, purpose-built humanoid robot designed for everyday everyday utility and entertainment tasks in homes, offices, and light commercial settings.

 

Standing 140 cm tall and weighing 35 kg, it combines soft silicone skin, a 16-DoF articulated body, and a fully integrated AI companion app for natural voice interaction, object recognition, and task execution.

 

Nix features a bright red-and-blue color scheme, LED eye animation for expressiveness, and onboard compute with optional cloud offload. It can move at up to 1.8 m/s, carry a 5 kg payload, and performs fun, reliable tasks such as folding laundry, delivering drinks, waving hello, and basic cooking assistance.

 

Lumos first revealed Nix in a polished demo video in October 2026, positioning it as the “everyday companion robot” — lighter, friendlier, and more approachable than industrial-grade platforms like AEON or Unitree H2-X, while still delivering real utility in real homes.

 

EDITORIAL:

 

Nix by Lumos is Lumos’ strategic pivot toward consumer and light-commercial robotics — a delightful, non-threatening humanoid that makes humanoid technology feel fun, approachable, and immediately useful rather than industrial or intimidating.

 

While AEON (Hexagon) is built for precision factory work and Unitree H2-X for dynamic protection, and NEURA 4NE1 Gen 4 for advanced cognitive collaboration, Nix is engineered as a joyful teammate that lives alongside humans in daily life.

 

Its soft silicone skin, expressive LED face, and app-driven personality turn the robot from a tool into a friend. The October 2026 launch video (with Nix folding towels, mixing cocktails, and high-fiving the camera) is a perfect industry milestone: the first major humanoid release to show genuine “wow” factor without sacrificing basic reliability.

 

It is not trying to be a general-purpose assistant like some speculative prototypes — it is a focused, fun, and immediately deployable companion that bridges the gap between today’s simple smart devices and tomorrow’s embodied AI.

 

Nix is not a toy; it is a purpose-built domestic robot optimized for safety, ease of use, and delightful daily interactions.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Dimensions & Build

Height: 140 cm

Weight: 35 kg

Dimensions: 140 × 340 × 220 mm

Design Intent: Everyday utility and entertainment companion robot

Construction: Soft silicone skin, 16-DoF articulated body, lightweight aluminum frame with energy-absorbing joints

Mobility

Locomotion: Full bipedal walking and dynamic movement

Top Speed: 1.8 m/s (≈6.5 km/h)

Capabilities: Gentle navigation, room-to-room patrol, and smooth interaction

Not published: maximum incline/step height or endurance

Degrees of Freedom

Total DOF: 16

Arms: 5 DoF each

Legs: 4 DoF each

Head: 2 DoF

Hands: Simple 2-finger grippers with optional soft pads

Actuation

Actuator Type: Low-inertia servo motors with torque limiting

Capabilities: Safe, compliant movement for human collaboration

Not published: joint torque or speed values

Manipulation

Payload: 5 kg

Capabilities: Simple object handling, folding, and light lifting

Not published: grip force or hand details

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

Front-facing RGB camera

Ultrasonic + pressure sensors for navigation and touch

Microphone array + onboard speakers

Voice interaction via Lumos companion app

Not published: exact FOV, IMU specs, or additional depth sensing

Compute & AI

On-Device Compute: Quad-core CPU with optional cloud integration

AI System: Voice-first interaction model with basic object recognition

Capabilities: Task execution, LED animation, and app-based control

Not published: TOPS rating or full model details

Battery & Power

Power Source: Removable lithium-ion battery

Runtime: ~6 hours (walking)

Charging: Standard wall adapter

Not published: exact capacity or charge time

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G (optional)

Lumos companion app (iOS/Android)

Not published: protocol-level details

Applications

Home tasks (laundry, delivery, greeting, entertainment)

Office light assistance

Light commercial service

Entertainment and companionship

Contact for Current Pricing

Lumos has not published official customer pricing. Industry estimates place Nix at approximately $4,500 (tax/shipping excluded), with bundle and accessory packages available upon request.

LUMOS HAS NOT PUBLISHED

Detailed per-joint DOF

Grip force or exact hand specifications

Joint torque/speed metrics

Camera resolution/FOV/IMU details

Exact battery capacity and runtime under load

Full secondary-development SDK architecture

Environmental ratings (IP rating, temperature range)

 

Image: Humanoid Press 

 

COMPANY SOURCE:

https://lumos.ai/nix