UBTech Robotics began delivering its U1 series companion humanoid robots to Chinese homes on September 16, 2026, after accumulating 13,361 cumulative orders across online and offline channels. The lineup spans three variants — Lite, Pro, and Ultra — priced between 119,800 and 990,000 yuan (roughly $17,600 to $145,000), each featuring 88 degrees of freedom and an emotional AI model built for long-term interaction rather than household labor. The rollout marks an early test of consumer demand for humanoid companionship products.
