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UBTECH Robotics Walker (second generation)

Second-generation Walker is the 2019 service/research biped, distinct from the shorter 2021 Walker X and later industrial Walker S. Historical demonstrations do not establish a current commercial offer.

AnnouncedHistorical service/research bipedResearch updated Nov 1, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

1.50 kgPayload
120 minRuntime
--Max speed
UBTECH Walker second generation in the official older Walker product portrait

Image: UBTECH Robotics · Official older Walker product illustration; 36-DOF generation distinct from Walker X.

Industrial Applications

Second-generation Walker is the 2019 service/research biped, distinct from the shorter 2021 Walker X and later industrial Walker S. Historical demonstrations do not establish a current commercial offer.

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

Exact Walker table: 1.5 kg single-arm load in extended state; 540 mm reach. 36 DOF: legs 12, arms 14, hands 8 and neck 2. Distinct from Walker X’s 41-DOF body.

Older product page describes vision, force, hearing and spatial awareness, U-SLAM and object/face recognition. Exact sensor hardware revision and independently measured autonomy remain unverified.

SDK and Integration

Exact older Walker table lists ROS with Ubuntu/Linux RT Preempt/Android and URDF+Gazebo simulation. Current SDK delivery and programming-language bindings remain unverified.

API typeOlder Walker ROS / smart-home interfaces
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportExact product table lists Ubuntu + Linux RT Preempt + ROS + Android; ROS version unspecified.
SimulationURDF and Gazebo listed for the older Walker model; not Walker X’s Webots configuration.
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 constraintsTable names Intel i7-7500U and i5-6200U. Current downloadable SDK, supported firmware and licence remain unverified.

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

Height1450 mm
Weight77.00 kg
Payload1.50 kg
Runtime120 min
Battery and runtime conditionsExact older Walker product table: lithium iron phosphate 54.6 V / 10 Ah, 6 kg pack; two-hour usage and two-hour charging. No workload definition given. This is not Walker X’s 3.6 kg pack.
Degrees of freedom36
Max speedUnknown
Historical walking figureHistorical deck lists 2.16 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 product page ↗ UBTECH Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Exact older Walker table inspected: 145 cm/77 kg/36 DOF, 1.5 kg extended single arm, 540 mm reach, 54.6 V/10 Ah/6 kg pack, two-hour use/charge. Ubuntu RT + ROS + Android; URDF+Gazebo, distinct from Walker X Webots.

  • 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.