Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots
UBTech says the U1 can soothe users, learn over time and has drawn more than 13,300 pre-orders.
- On Tuesday, Chinese robotics firm UBTech launched its U1 humanoid companion robot in Shenzhen, marketing the device as programmed to offer soothing words and emotional support.
- China designated robotics a strategic industry, with more than 140 companies launching over 330 humanoid models by last year; UBTech targets the U1 at single people and those over 60.
- Priced at 119,800 yuan for the basic model and 990,000 yuan for the Ultra version, the U1 features 88 degrees of freedom and has already received over 13,000 orders.
- Lian Jye Su, a Singapore-based chief analyst at Omdia, cautioned that companion robots must pass the "uncanny valley" test to be emotionally acceptable, though UBTech promises encrypted data processing.
- SpaceX supremo Elon Musk aims to produce one million robots annually by 2040, while Japan and South Korea announced new industry policies this week to secure dominance in robotics.
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China launches humanoid robot companions
Chinese robotics firm UBTECH has launched its latest humanoid robot model, the UWORLD U1, described as the world’s first full-size mass-produced ultra-bionic humanoid robot. The company reports strong initial demand, claiming over 13,000 orders for the machines, which are priced at approximately $17,600 (around £13,300). The UWORLD U1 features an impressive 88 degrees of freedom, […]
New humanoid robots from China look like creepy pop star action figures – complete with slightly dodgy lip-synch
One of China’s emerging humanoid robotics companies has launched its most-realistic looking models yet and says it has already taken over 13,000 orders for the $17,600/ £13,300 machines. Here’s a shot of the new machines. You’re looking at the UWORLD U1, which Chinese company UBTECH says enjoys 88 degrees of freedom thanks to use of “a proprietary dual-pivot biomimetic cervical spine, enabling it to replicate up to 90 percent of fundamental huma…
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Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots
Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.
UBTECH Launches UWORLD U1, the World’s First Full-Size Mass-Produced Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robot
Company reports more than 10,000 orders and launches an initiative to donate 100 humanoid robots in support of mental well-being programs SHENZHEN, China, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 30, 2026, UBTECH hosted its 2026 Global Launch Event in Shenzhen, where it introduced its long-term vision for human–robot symbiosis and officially unveiled the UWORLD U1 Series of full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robots, the first in the world designed for m…
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