Jakarta, INTI – Technological innovation continues to thrive in China, especially in the city of Shenzhen, now recognized as a hub of Industry 4.0. Behind this rapid progress stands UBTECH Robotics, a tech company from China that has consistently developed humanoid robots and smart service robots across various sectors education, industry, and healthcare. The company’s products are not only technologically advanced but also uniquely designed and capable of replacing human roles in many everyday activities.
A Futuristic Headquarters in the Heart of Innovation
UBTECH Robotics is headquartered in Nanshan Smart Park, Shenzhen, located on the 22nd floor of Building C1, Xueyuan Road No.1001/1002, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province. This facility functions not just as an office but also as a center for research and development of humanoid robots.
Since its founding in 2012, UBTECH has secured over 1,800 patents in AI and robotics, including 763 patents specifically for humanoid robots as of mid-2023. The company focuses on developing core technologies such as servo actuators, computer vision, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), motion planning, and the Robot Operating System Application (ROSA) framework.
Meet Youyou, the Friendly Panda Robot
Upon entering UBTECH’s headquarters, visitors are greeted by Youyou, a humanoid panda robot that has become one of the company’s mascots. More than just cute, Youyou can dance, write calligraphy, form a heart shape with its hands, and even perform tai chi.
Youyou is also capable of practical tasks, such as retrieving bottles from a refrigerator, shaking hands with humans, and displaying natural reactions demonstrating how humanoid robots are becoming increasingly human-like in behavior.
Walker, the Versatile Humanoid Worker
One of UBTECH’s flagship innovations is Walker, the world’s first commercial bipedal humanoid robot. Walker integrates Baidu’s Ernie Bot conversational AI, enabling it to respond to voice commands, sort objects, offer clothing suggestions, and carry items weighing up to 15 kilograms. Designed to assist with daily and industrial tasks, Walker brings automation to a new level of utility.
Alpha Mini, the Smart Companion for Children
For the education and social interaction segment, UBTECH has developed Alpha Mini, a small humanoid robot designed as both a playmate and a learning tool for children. Despite its compact size, Alpha Mini is packed with features it can recognize faces, remember names, speak, take photos using a head-mounted camera, and perform movements such as standing, sitting, dancing, and doing push ups.
Alpha Mini fosters emotional and technological bonds between children and machines from an early age.
Real-World Utility: From Mopping Floors to Greeting Guests
UBTECH doesn’t stop at entertainment and education. The company also offers robots tailored for public spaces and professional environments:
- CLeinbot M79, an autonomous cleaning robot capable of sweeping and mopping floors in places like airports, stations, commercial buildings, hospitals, stadiums, and exhibition halls.
- Cruzr, a service robot with a touch screen that can recognize faces, answer questions, and assist customers. Cruzr is widely used in hotels, shopping malls, airports, and hospitals as a receptionist or customer service assistant.
- Aimbot, a patrol robot designed to monitor body temperature and air quality ideal for offices, hospitals, and public facilities, especially during health crises like a pandemic.
Asia’s Proof of Cutting-Edge Innovation
As part of the ASEAN Media Capacity Building Workshop held on Thursday July 17, 2025, journalists, editors, and key opinion leaders from various Southeast Asian countries had the chance to visit UBTECH’s innovation center in Shenzhen. The visit highlighted how Asia particularly China is rapidly advancing in robotics technology, producing solutions that are not only high-tech but also practical, functional, and impressive.
Conclusion:
UBTECH Robotics is not just a pioneer in robotics it’s a living example of how technology can seamlessly integrate into human life in intelligent and inspiring ways. From playful to powerful, educational to functional, UBTECH’s diverse range of robots is opening doors to a future that once only existed in imagination.
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