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UBTECH Robotics Walker (first generation)

First-generation Walker is the earlier armless biped shown in the manufacturer history. It belongs to the 2017–2018 development period and was released in 2018 according to the company milestone deck.

AnnouncedHistorical service/research bipedResearch updated Nov 1, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

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UBTECH Walker (first generation) in the labelled historical generation comparison

Image: UBTECH Robotics · Historical manufacturer illustration, cropped from PDF page 13; not a current product photo.

Industrial Applications

First-generation Walker is the earlier armless biped shown in the manufacturer history. It belongs to the 2017–2018 development period and was released in 2018 according to the company milestone deck.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

First-generation body is armless; no manipulation payload assigned.

Historical capability demonstrations only; current sensor package, firmware and repeatable autonomy not established.

SDK and Integration

Historical corporate brochure is not a maintained SDK. Do not inherit Walker X or S2 software and hardware interfaces.

API typeHistorical platform; current SDK unverified
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportCurrent supported ROS/OS version not established for this historical generation.
SimulationNo exact-model public simulator package verified.
Offline operationExact local/cloud task boundaries not established.
TeleoperationNo exact-model public teleoperation package verified.
Software updatesFirmware availability and support period not established.
DocumentationOpen documentation
Integration constraintsConfirm shipped hardware, SDK access, licence, controller version and model-specific examples.

Safety Notes

Public motion, collision-avoidance or force-control claims do not establish certified collaborative operation. Assess fall or mobile-base risk and the intended task with the supplied safety documentation.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No exact-model EU Declaration of Conformity or certificate verified.

Commercial Readiness

PricingNo reliable historical or current configuration-specific sale price verified.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsChina; international fulfilment requires quotation
Spare partsBattery, actuator and end-effector revision compatibility, stock and repair turnaround require confirmation.
WarrantyExact-model contractual cover not verified. Published S2/TienKung warranties do not automatically apply.
Configuration and pricing basisQuotation required; no exact-configuration public price verified.
Distributors and serviceTerra has an announced DACH distribution agreement; confirm that this model and configuration are included.

No independently verified production lead time or general availability guarantee.

Specifications

Height1350 mm
Weight37.00 kg
PayloadUnknown
RuntimeUnknown
Battery and runtime conditionsBattery capacity, charging and workload-specific runtime not established in the inspected exact-model sources.
Degrees of freedom14
Max speedUnknown
Historical walking figureHistorical deck lists 1.5 km/h walking; not explicitly a tested maximum, so core maximum speed is unknown. Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • UBTECH humanoid history — manufacturer presentation ↗ UBTECH Robotics / World Robot Conference · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Manufacturer-branded March 2024 presentation: milestones identify first-generation release in 2018, second-generation in 2019 and Walker X in July 2021. Historical material, not a current order catalogue.

  • UBTECH presentation: four generations of full-size humanoids ↗ UBTECH Robotics / World Robot Conference · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Manufacturer-branded presentation hosted by World Robot Conference; page 13 visually inspected. Separates 2016 prototype, 2017–2018 first-generation Walker, 2019–2021 second-generation Walker and 2021 Walker X. Historical claims, not current commercial specifications.

  • UBTECH Walker X official product page ↗ UBTECH Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Full product table inspected: 130 cm/63 kg/41 DOF; 1.5 kg extended single arm, 3 kg both hands while walking, 10 kg backpack; 3 km/h maximum walking and two-hour mixed-use battery. ROSA/Ubuntu RT/Android/Webots are specific to this older platform.