UBTECH Begins Mass Delivery of Humanoid Robots for Industrial Automation

UBTECH Robotics has commenced mass deliveries of its full-size industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2, with the first batch of several hundred units shipping out on November 12. The move signals a shift towards large-scale commercial application for the Cbtechnology, with the robots slated for deployment in smart manufacturing environments.

Designed specifically for industrial settings, the Walker S2 stands 1.76 meters tall. It is equipped with fourth-generation dextrous hands capable of sub-millimeter precision and tested for over 80,000 cycles of use. The robot can handle a payload of up to 15 kg and features 52 degrees of freedom, allowing for a wide range of motion including deep squats and a ±162-degree waist rotation for enhanced flexibility on the factory floor.

The robot's operations are powered by UBTECH’s proprietary Co-Agent, an intelligent agent technology built on its BrainNet 2.0 platform. According to the company, Co-Agent integrates large multi-modal and embodied AI models, enabling the Walker S2 to understand intent, plan tasks, and manage exceptions autonomously. Its perception system utilizes what UBTECH describes as a first-in-China pure RGB binocular vision solution in the robot's head, designed to mimic human eyesight for better adaptation to complex factory environments.

A key feature distinguishing the Walker S2 is its ability to perform autonomous battery swaps, a capability UBTECH claims is a global first for this class of robot. The system uses a dual-battery design and coordinated arm movements to replace its power source, enabling continuous 24/7 operation. This functionality is critical for maximizing uptime and operational efficiency in industrial applications, a key selling point for a manufacturing sector increasingly focused on automation.