UBTech Robotics held its 2026 global launch event in Shenzhen on June 30, unveiling the UWorld U1 Series of full-size humanoid robots, according to KrASIA. The new lineup includes three models: U1 Lite, U1 Pro, and U1 Ultra, targeting a range of applications and customers.
Prices for the UWorld U1 Series range from RMB 119,800 to RMB 990,000 (approximately USD 17,613 to USD 145,549.7), reflecting the varying capabilities and features across the models. As of the launch date, cumulative orders for the series have already surpassed 13,361 units, signaling strong market interest in the humanoid robotics sector.
For Japanese investors and companies, UBTech’s expansion into full-size humanoid robots highlights growing competition and innovation in robotics technology, an area closely watched in Japan’s advanced manufacturing and automation markets.