Database · Humanoid & Service
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
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 Name | UBTECH Robotics Corp. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 深圳市优必选科技股份有限公司 |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Founder | Zhou Jian (周剑) |
| Stock Code | 09880.HK (Hong Kong) |
| Core Products | Walker/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.