Company
UBTech Robotics
Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company and the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker (HKEX: 9880).
- HQ
- Shenzhen, China
- Models
- 1
Verified profile
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Overview
Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company and the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker (HKEX: 9880). Founded by Zhou Jian (Chairman & CEO), UBTECH develops the Walker series humanoid robots and U1 bionic companion robots. Secured USB credit line from Hong Kong bank. Listed December 29, 2024. Products include Walker S (industrial humanoid), U1 (consumer bionic), and Panda Robot Youyou.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Current leadership (1)
- Zhou Jian Chairman & CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Zhou Jiancofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for UBTech Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
UBTech Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- AgiBot4 models
- Tesla4 models
- 1X Technologies3 models
- Agility Robotics3 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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Sources (1)
Common questions
- What is UBTech Robotics?
- Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company and the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker (HKEX: 9880). Founded by Zhou Jian (Chairman & CEO), UBTECH develops the Walker series humanoid robots and U1 bionic companion robots. Secured USB credit line from Hong Kong bank. Listed December 29, 2024. Products include Walker S (industrial humanoid), U1 (consumer bionic), and Panda Robot Youyou.
- Where is UBTech Robotics based?
- UBTech Robotics is based in Shenzhen, China.
- What does UBTech Robotics make?
- UBTech Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: UBTech U1 (UBTech Robotics builds physical robots).
- Where does UBTech Robotics operate robots?
- UBTech Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is UBTech Robotics safe?
- UBTech Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-03
Verification posture
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Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-03
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for UBTech Robotics.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- AgiBot4 models
- Tesla4 models
- 1X Technologies3 models
- Agility Robotics3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning UBTech Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Top 10 robotics developments of June 2026
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UBTECH Launches UWORLD U1 - World's First Full-Size Mass-Produced Ultra-Bionic Humanoid
UBTECH launched UWORLD U1, world's first full-size mass-produced ultra-bionic humanoid robot. Robotics portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.
UBTECH unveils consumer humanoid robot U1, says orders secure 11,000 ahead of first deliveries
Chinese robotics company UBTECH on Tuesday unveiled its first full-sized consumer humanoid robot, the U1 Series, marking a major push into the home robotics market as demand for…
UBTech Launches Lifelike Humanoid Robots in Push for Consumer Market
UBTech launched its UWORLD U1 Series humanoid robots at its 2026 Global Launch Event in Shenzhen. Shares rose 7.48%. U1 Pro preorders topped expectations.
UBTech Robotics launches world's first publicly traded humanoid robot company
SCMP: UBTech Robotics, world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker, has launched new products. IPO listed on Hong Kong exchange.
China's humanoid robots: rental market exposes limits
China's humanoid robot rental market growing. Rentals from 45-17/day with operator. BYD plans humanoid robots in every showroom. Rental market exposing limits of current…
Embodied AI Fuels Record Robotics Funding In China As IPO Momentum Builds
Crunchbase: Embodied AI driving record robotics funding in China. IPO momentum building. Mirrors global surge in physical AI investment.
Publicly Traded Humanoid Robot Companies 2026 Investor Guide
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Humanoid Robot Startup Funding 2025-2026 Analysis
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UBTECH launches UWORLD U1 series full-size humanoid robots for consumer
UBTECH launched UWORLD U1 series of full-size humanoid robots for consumer companionship and service applications.
UBTECH-backed UWORLD’s full-size humanoid companion robot secures 3,000 orders in eight days
UWORLD, UBTECH’s consumer-focused brand, said its global first full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robot has received more than 3,000 orders within eight days of going on sale on…
Leading Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech gets US billion credit line
UBTECH Robotics secured a USB credit line from a Hong Kong bank, as the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker.
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Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- AgiBot4 models
- Tesla4 models
- 1X Technologies3 models
- Agility Robotics3 models
Video
SHENZHEN, China — On June 30, 2026, UBTECH hosted its 2026 Global Launch Event in Shenzhen, unveiling its long-term vision for human–robot symbiosis and officially introducing the UWORLD U1 Series, the world’s first full
Get an up-close look at the UWORLD ultra-bionic humanoid robot and discover its remarkable detail and lifelike presence. #UBTECH #UWORLD #U1Pro #UltraBionic #H
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
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Analysis
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DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
Last computed: Jul 3, 2026
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