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UBTech Launches U1 Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robot Series Starting at 17600 Dollars

UBTech unveiled the U1 humanoid robot line on July 5, 2026. The ultra-bionic robot series is priced from 119,800 yuan with over 13,000 pre-orders received on launch day.

UBTech company unveiled the UWORLD U1 series of humanoid robots in Shenzhen on July 5, 2026. The U1 line marks the worlds first full-size mass-produced ultra-bionic humanoid robot.

The product line consists of three versions with different capabilities. The U1 Lite, an upper-body-only model, is priced at 119,800 yuan, approximately $17,600.

The standard U1 Pro model is priced at 169,800 yuan. The flagship U1 Ultra comes in female and male versions, priced at 880,000 and 990,000 yuan respectively.

The robot features complete human body movement capabilities, replicating up to 90% of basic human movements with fluid and natural motion.

The robots have emotion recognition accuracy exceeding 90%, capable of recognizing up to 20 different emotional states from facial expressions and tone of voice.

On the launch day itself, cumulative pre-orders for the U1 series surpassed 13,361 units, demonstrating strong market demand.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in mid-September 2026, with customers selecting their preferred delivery timing.

China commands approximately 90% of the global humanoid robot market, with more than 140 companies currently producing robots at scale.

The U1 launch represents continued innovation in the physical AI and robotics sector within China and globally.

The humanoid robot companion market is generating significant consumer and commercial interest as technology advances.

UBTech aims to accelerate deployment of companion robots into homes, care facilities, and commercial environments.

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