Walker-s1

UBTech's Walker S1 humanoid robots have begun operational deployment at Zeekr's 5G smart factory, performing tasks like material handling and quality inspection. Utilizing a 'BrainNet' AI framework for multi-robot coordination, the robots completed collaborative training. Trials are also underway at BYD, Foxconn, and Audi-FAW facilities, with over 500 units reportedly in the order pipeline, though mass production is still estimated to be 1-2 years away.

Chinese firms UBTech and Midea are advancing humanoid robot deployment in factories. UBTech has sold a batch of its bipedal Walker robots, likely to automaker Dongfeng, for manufacturing use. Appliance giant Midea is deploying its own wheeled humanoids in its smart factories starting in May for tasks like quality inspection, aiming for broader roles and potential commercialization in 3-5 years.