Shares of UBTech Robotics jumped after it received a large order for humanoid robots, renewing market optimism for the company's business outlook. Shares of the Chinese startup jumped as much as 10% ...

If you’ve always been one to scoff at the idea of a robot uprising, then this story out of China might give you pause for thought. It’s about what is apparently the first-ever humanoid robot that’s ...

Ubtech Robotics' new Walker S2 humanoid robot changes its own battery in a demo video designed to showcase how autonomous battery swapping could let robots work 24/7 without interruption. Jesse Orrall ...

Until now, the robot workforce has had to either be plugged in all of the time, or spend some time cabled to the mains to top up its battery pack. UBTech has launched the Walker S2 humanoid, with dual ...

Chinese robotics firm UBTECH Robotics has secured a RMB 126 million ($17.3 million) contract for the “Embodied Intelligence Data Collection and Testing Center Equipment Procurement and Installation” ...

Instead of shutting down to recharge, the Walker S2 walks to a nearby swap station. When one battery starts to run low, the robot turns its torso, uses built-in tools on its arms and removes the ...

As we continue on our path towards a potential future filled with tireless humanoid robots staffing factory floors, companies are looking to solve a major pain point of the tech: a limited battery ...

Meet Walker S2 — a robot that swaps its own battery. No humans needed. Built by China’s UBTECH, it’s the first humanoid robot that can do this. When the battery runs low, it walks to a dock, and swaps ...

UBTECH showcased five humanoid robots, including Walker S2 — the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomous battery swapping, Cruzr S2 — the full-sized wheeled humanoid robot, Walker S1 — the ...

Taiwan is emerging as a new battleground for humanoid robotics, with Shenzhen-based Ubtech Robotics Inc. and Dobot Robotics entering the market through local distributor Aurotek Corp. They join ...