Robot model
UBTech U1
Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company and the world's first publicly traded humanoid robot-maker (HKEX: 9880).
- Manufacturer
- UBTech Robotics
- Form factor
- humanoid
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies UBTech U1, a humanoid by UBTech Robotics (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 1 source back the record.
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 vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
CEO
Stock
Credit line
Products
IPO
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for UBTech U1. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- UBTech U1 at Shenzhen, Chinaannounced
13,361 pre-orders as of June 2026.
UBTech U1 on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2026
at Shenzhen, China
Safety record
No incidents on record for UBTech U1.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-11
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-11
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: humanoid
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 U1.Recent coverage
UBTech U1 in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning UBTech U1 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
UBTECH says full-size humanoid robots typically run for only two to four hours amid U1 battery criticism
UBTECH’s newly unveiled full-size humanoid robot U1 has drawn widespread attention, particularly the U1 Ultra (male version), which carries a price tag of RMB 990,000 ($146,000).…
UBTech's lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship arriving in homes across China
SCMP reports on UBTech's launch of the U1 series ultra-realistic humanoid companion robots in Shenzhen, with 13,361 orders received and top-end models priced at 990,000 yuan; the…
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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…
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Publicly Traded Humanoid Robot Companies 2026 Investor Guide
Public-listed humanoid robot companies: Tesla (TSLA), UBTECH (9880.HK), Xiaomi (1810.HK), Boston Dynamics (via Hyundai 005380.KS).
Embodied AI Fuels Record Robotics Funding In China As IPO Momentum Builds
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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.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/ubtech-u1.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/28aff8d9-77ad-43fa-abcb-88ac783317eb
- Revision history: /models/ubtech-u1/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
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
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 officia
From imagination to everyday life. UWORLD Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robots are designed to enter real-life scenarios and create meaningful connections with people.
We are proud to announce Alan Walker as UWORLD’s first Global Entertainment IP Ambassador, who will also become the world’s first musician to have an ultra-bion
Reality vs attention
UBTech U1 draws attention at the 76th percentile but verifies reality at the 37th percentile among humanoids. Hype Gap +39.4, 11th widest among humanoids.
Analysis
Strong recent media coverage and press activity. Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
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.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 18, 2026