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Unveiling the Walker C1, a remarkable commercial humanoid robot, UBTECH blends precise motion control with artistic performance in this innovation. Witness the full-size humanoid robot perform ballet moves from Swan Lake alongside human dancers, showcasing advanced balance, precise motion control, and coordinated body movements. Designed for service roles in public spaces like hotels, airports, and exhibition centers, the Walker C1 reflects UBTECH’s advancements in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-like mobility.
UBTECH’s latest creation, the Walker C1, is a full-size commercial service humanoid robot set to revolutionize various sectors with its precision movement, balance, and coordination abilities. This humanoid can interact in multiple languages, serving as a guide, receptionist, and smart assistant in diverse environments. Equipped with U-SLAM navigation for autonomous route planning, whole-body motion control, and obstacle detection, the Walker C1 can walk at speeds of up to 3.7 mph (6 km/h) and engage in human-like gestures and dance movements. Its functionalities include AI-powered multilingual narration, adaptive service responses, and interactive human-robot engagement.
With the successful deployment of over 500 Walker S2 units in real-world applications, UBTECH has shifted from prototype development to large-scale commercial use of humanoid robots. The company has aggressive production expansion plans, aiming to manufacture up to 10,000 units annually by 2026 to meet the growing demand for industrial and service humanoid robots. UBTECH has secured substantial orders worth millions of yuan from prominent companies, primarily driven by the automotive sector, highlighting the increasing adoption of humanoid robots for manufacturing and logistics operations.
To boost large-scale humanoid robot manufacturing, UBTECH has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software. This collaboration merges UBTECH’s humanoid robotics technology with Siemens’ expertise in industrial digitalization and smart manufacturing to achieve the goal of producing 10,000 units annually by 2026. This initiative underscores the rising demand for industrial humanoid robots and signifies a step towards enhancing manufacturing capabilities in response to market needs.
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