Ubtech: Uworld U1 humanoids for the mass market

Lifelike Mechanics Ubtech Robotics Relies on Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robots

2026-07-10 Source: dpa | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Ubtech, a Chinese developer of humanoid robots, presented its long-term strategy for human-machine symbiosis at its Global Launch Event 2026 in Shenzhen ...

Not entirely without a creep factor! Ubtech has now introduced its new model series of ultra-bionic robots. It's called Uworld U1 and is set to be marketed from industry to consumers. Here's more about this vision, which no longer seems to be just a vision ...(Image: Ubtech Robotics) — Not entirely without a creep factor! Ubtech has now introduced its new model series of ultra-bionic robots. It's called Uworld U1 and is set to be marketed from industry to consumers. Here's more about this vision, which no longer seems to be just a vision ...
(Image: Ubtech Robotics)

Ubtech introduced the new consumer brand Uworld and the ultra-bionic humanoid robot series U1 (life-sized) for the mass market in Shenzhen. This show marked a significant milestone, signaling the start of a new era where humanoid robots designed and manufactured in China would reach the mass market. During the event, Ubtech founder Zhou Jian presented a three-step "roadmap" for human-machine symbiosis: First, the automation of dangerous and repetitive tasks to relieve the workforce; second, the introduction of companion and care services for private households; and third, the comprehensive integration of humans and machines.

Humanoid robots could become one of the most important tools of modern industrial and service society within the next ten years. (Image:FreePik2)

The New Humanoid Series from Ubtech Offers:

Zhou emphasized that Ubtech is positioning itself not just as a manufacturer of humanoid robotic systems (humanoids) but as a platform company for the productivity of the future. This is based on two long-term development plans, each spanning ten years. Tan Min, Chief Brand Officer of Ubtech, then presented the ultra-bionic humanoid robot series Uworld U1. This lineup consists of the so-called half-body robots of the U1 Lite type, the premium full-body robots U1 Pro, and the highly dynamic full-body robots U1 Ultra. The models feature 88 high-degree-of-freedom joints, a battery life of two to four hours, and Wi-Fi connectivity. According to the manufacturer, the robotic products are equipped with the empathic Large Language Model Resonance-LM for long-term companionship and are complemented by proprietary systems (a bionic Fast-Slow brain, bionic expressive control, and a trans-temporal memory). As a result, they can actively perceive users' emotions.

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China Aims to Take a Leading Role in Humanoids

All data is locally encrypted and consistently stored following the principle of end-to-end security. With the official market launch of the Uworld U1, Ubtech has implemented its strategy for humanoid robots. This strategy follows the philosophy: first industry, then commerce, and finally consumers. It is also aligned with China's political guidelines, as should be noted. Given the continuous advancements in artificial intelligence and physical AI, the Chinese robotics industry is rapidly developing domestically, particularly in terms of humanoids and their quality. At the event, Zhou stated that Ubtech will further increase its investments in core research and development and aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 10,000 units this year. At the same time, technological innovations, application-oriented use cases, and the development of industry standards will be promoted to secure a leading competitive position for China in the global humanoid robotics sector.

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