# UWORLD U1: robot model

Canonical ID: `cfcecdb0-3654-4747-9e90-0d0ca882feaf`

- **Slug:** ubtech-uworld-u1
- **Form factor:** humanoid
- **Maturity stage:** commercial
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

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## Common questions

### What is UWORLD U1?

UBTech's consumer companion humanoid robot line, launched June 30, 2026. Three variants: U1 Lite (semi-torso), U1 Pro (full-body), U1 Ultra (high-dynamic). Features 88 degrees of freedom, emotion-aware LLM with 90%+ recognition of 20+ emotions, biomimetic skin, and 500ms response. Pricing from 119,800 RMB (~$16,500) to 990,000 RMB (~$145,000). 13,361+ cumulative orders as of launch; mass production target 10,000+ units in 2026 with delivery starting September 16.

### Who makes UWORLD U1?

UWORLD U1 is made by UBTech Robotics, based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2012.

### Where is UWORLD U1 deployed?

No verified deployments of UWORLD U1 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.

### What is UWORLD U1's maturity stage?

UWORLD U1 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.


## Sources (2)

1. https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-ubtech-launches-ai-powered-lifelike-companion-robots-2026-07-02/
2. https://www.prnewswire.com/ae/news-releases/ubtech-launches-uworld-u1-the-worlds-first-full-size-mass-produced-ultra-bionic-humanoid-robot-302815285.html

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