en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chinese robotics company UBTECH has launched its consumer-oriented robot brand UWORLD and opened pre-orders for its U1 home-use humanoid robot.

This move signals a shift in the industry positioning of humanoid robots. UBTECH is no longer focusing solely on industrial applications but is betting on robots that can communicate, assist, and coexist with humans in everyday environments.

The U1 is available in two models. The male version stands 183 cm tall and weighs 42 kg, while the female version is approximately 168 cm tall and weighs 35.2 kg. The robot features silicone skin, realistic hair, and expressive facial characteristics to enhance interactive realism. It has 88 degrees of freedom, allowing coordinated movements of the arms, legs, torso, and other parts to adapt to home environments.

According to TechEBlog, a single charge provides approximately 2 to 4 hours of operation, with cloud connectivity maintained via Wi-Fi. The robot is powered by an AI model that handles daily activities and conversations. UBTECH states that personal memory data storage is kept locally to protect user privacy.

The robot is now available for pre-order on JD.com, with a deposit of 3,000 yuan (approximately $450). Reports indicate that over 2,000 customers have already paid the deposit. UBTECH plans to announce the final pricing on June 30, with deliveries expected to begin in September.

The market has shown strong interest in this first widely available humanoid companion robot, but bringing humanoid robots into homes has also sparked discussions about reliability and physical safety. UBTECH emphasizes that the robot is equipped with built-in safety systems to address these concerns. Currently, the robot's mobility remains limited, as it cannot perform tasks such as climbing stairs or navigating complex terrain.

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