Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

Nori Robotics, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is launching the Nori A3, a low-cost humanoid robot priced at $1,688 designed to assist with household tasks like cooking, tidying, and laundry. The robot features dual 7-DOF arms, lidar, four cameras, and 6-8 hours of battery life, with a skills marketplace allowing users to train and share capabilities. The company plans to begin shipping units in fall 2026.