Noble Machines, founded in 2024, develops general-purpose humanoid robots for hazardous and physically demanding industrial tasks. The company combines AI-driven whole-body control and end-to-end autonomy with cost-effective hardware to enable rapid development and deployment. Its founding team includes engineers from Apple, SpaceX, NASA, and Caltech.
The company's robots can learn new skills through language instructions, demonstrations, and feedback. They feature modular end-effectors and navigate complex environments including stairs, scaffolding, and unstable terrain. Within 18 months of founding, Noble Machines had designed, built, and deployed its first robots to a Fortune Global 500 industrial customer. These robots carry 23 kg payloads and operate for up to 5 hours per charge.
Noble Machines targets construction, manufacturing, semiconductor, energy, mining, and logistics sectors, focusing on applications that remove workers from hazardous conditions while improving productivity and operational efficiency.