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UBTECH Robotics

UBTECH is China's oldest and best-known humanoid-robot company, and in 2023 it became the first humanoid-robot maker to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Humanoid Listed Walker Shenzhen
优必选科技

China's first listed humanoid-robot company

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Company Overview

  • UBTECH was founded in 2012 and became a global pioneer of mass-oriented humanoid robots, with the Walker series as its flagship.
  • It listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2023, becoming the world's first listed humanoid-robot pure-play.
  • Beyond humanoids, UBTECH serves education, commercial service and logistics with a broad robot portfolio.

Key Facts

Full NameUBTECH Robotics Corp.
Chinese Name深圳市优必选科技股份有限公司
Founded2012
HeadquartersShenzhen, China
FounderZhou Jian (周剑)
Stock Code09880.HK (Hong Kong)
Core ProductsWalker/Walker S humanoids, Alpha mini robots

Actuators & Sensors

  • In-house servo actuator technology across Walker and smaller robots.
  • Walker S focuses on stable biped locomotion and human-robot interaction.
  • Vision, audio and ultrasonic perception for service scenarios.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • UBTECH develops most servo joint hardware in-house in Shenzhen.
  • Reducers sourced from domestic suppliers; scale in education helps amortize R&D.
  • The HKEX listing provides international capital for humanoid scale-up.

Competitor Comparison

Versus newer startups (Unitree, AgiBot): UBTECH has longer history and commercial track record in service humanoids, while startups are more aggressive on industrial automation and AI-native design.

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