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UBTech breakthrough sees humanoid robots work as a team in car factory


UBTech said it has completed a test to deploy dozens of its Walker S1 robots in the Zeekr EV factory in the Chinese port city of Ningbo.

UBTech said it has completed a test to deploy dozens of its Walker S1 robots in the Zeekr EV factory in the Chinese port city of Ningbo According to photos and videos provided by UBTech, the human-shaped robots work as a team to complete tasks such as lifting heavy boxes and handling soft materials. The successful deployment showcases China’s progress in upgrading its massive manufacturing capability by letting smart robots run factories through autonomous interaction and coordination.

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