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Chinese robot maker Ubtech deploys humanoid walker robots

UBTech Robotics has deployed its humanoid Walker S1 robots at Zeekr’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Ningbo, China.

This implementation highlights the growing use of AI and robotics in manufacturing. The robots perform tasks like lifting heavy boxes and processing delicate materials.

The specific number of robots deployed has not been disclosed, but images from UBTech indicate that about 20 units are in operation.

These humanoid robots are used in various workshops for assembly, testing, quality control, and vehicle door processing.

They work autonomously for tasks that require coordinated movements, such as lifting and transporting heavy items.

Recent UBTech Robotics developments

Timeline
27-Jan-2025 🤖 Chinese robot maker Ubtech to mass produce humanoids by 2025
  • Ubtech to start mass production by end of 2025
  • Plans to deliver 500-1000 Walker S robots this year
16-Jan-2025 🤖 China’s Ubtech partners with Foxconn for humanoid robots
  • Ubtech partners with Foxconn for robot production.
  • Walker S1 robot to assist at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant.
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  • China leads in unicorns, valuation methods debated.

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