Nori Robots’ $1,688 Humanoid Targets Homes as a Development Platform

Nori Robots says it built its humanoid robot entirely in San Francisco, using mostly 3D-printed plastic, an aluminum base and multiple motors. The robot is discussed at a price of $1,688; an earlier quote also referred to “$16.88 on the 2K.”

The company currently sees the home as the robot’s main market and claims it can handle 80–90% of most household tasks, although its practical performance is unclear. It says the robot can lift about 1.5 kilograms with each arm and is intended as a platform for developing American humanoids, as well as a large toy for early adopters.

Nori Robots wants eventually to deploy the machines in hotels, grocery stores and nursing homes, including sectors affected by labor shortages. The company’s low-price strategy is presented as a way to attract consumers, developers and venture investors to the category, while specific commercial capabilities outside the home remain uncertain.