Noble Machines Moby humanoid can lift 60-lb payloads. | Credit: Noble Machines
Noble Machines, formerly known as Under Control Robotics, has emerged from stealth mode. It said it has deployed its first humanoid robots at a Fortune Global 500 customer within 18 months of the company’s launch.
The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based startup was founded by former engineers from Apple, SpaceX, NASA, and Caltech.
Noble Machines said it is focusing on “whole-body” AI control with rapid, language-based learning. Moby, the first humanoid robot developed by the company, can lift up to 60 lbs (27 kg) and navigate steep inclines and outdoor environments. Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid can lift up to 35 lbs, the new Atlas from Boston Dynamics can lift a maximum of 66-110 lbs and the new Figure 3 humanoid can lift up to 44 lbs.
Noble Machines said it is preparing to release the next generation of the robot soon.
“Noble Machines’ mission is to tackle all the hazardous, physically demanding industrial tasks that keep the world moving,” said Wei Ding, co-founder and CEO of Noble Machines. “Our customers are rethinking their operations in this new era enabled by AI and general-purpose robots that can collaborate with people. We are accelerating this transformation, making industries safer, more efficient, and more resilient.”
Register now and save on your pass to RoboBusiness 2026The company uses an integrated hardware-AI design to automate hazardous and physically demanding tasks. Key technical features of the Moby humanoid include:
- AI-Driven Whole-Body Control: Provides stability and intelligence for complex industrial operations.
- End-to-End Autonomy: Enables robots to learn new real-world skills in hours rather than months.
- Multi-Modal Learning: Robots can be trained via language-based instructions, physical demonstrations, and gestures.
- Adaptive Capabilities: Features include dynamic payload capacity and adaptive mobility for unpredictable environments.
Noble Machines said its Moby humanoid is designed for human workflows across the manufacturing, logistics, construction, energy, and semiconductor industries. By positioning these machines to work alongside people rather than in isolation, the company aims to tackle the most physically demanding and hazardous tasks within these high-stakes operational environments.
Noble Machines will have a booth at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC 2026 conference.
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