UBTech Robotics Sees Strong Pre-Sales for U1 Humanoid Companion Robots
L'essentiel
- Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics has garnered 13,361 pre-orders for its U1 series humanoid companion robots since early June, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin on September 16.
- The robots offer facial expressions, voice interaction, and AI-driven conversations.
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Pourquoi c'est important
UBTech Robotics, a Shenzhen-based company, is attempting to bridge the gap between industrial robots and household humanoids, which require navigation in unpredictable spaces and natural human interaction.
“The happiest part is often the waiting,” Song said of his decision to buy the female version of the U1 Pro, made by Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics.
Unlike industrial robots built for repetitive tasks in controlled settings, household humanoids must navigate unpredictable spaces, interact naturally with people, and eventually deliver real companion value – or even domestic help.
UBTech is among the first Chinese makers attempting the leap. The company said its U1 series had racked up 13,361 orders by June 30 – less than a month after opening pre-sales in early June – with initial deliveries scheduled to begin on September 16.
The line-up spans three models – Lite, Pro and Ultra – ranging from partial-body units to full-sized humanoids, with prices running from 119,800 yuan to 990,000 yuan. Designed primarily for emotional companionship, the robots were capable of facial expressions, voice interaction and artificial intelligence-driven conversations, according to the company.
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Initial deliveries of UBTech's U1 series robots will commence on September 16.
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Questions ouvertes
- What will be the initial customer reviews of the U1 series?
- How will the robots perform in diverse home environments?
