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South China Morning Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail
Chinese humanoid robot company UBTech Robotics and home appliance giant Midea Group are accelerating the deployment of robotic workers in factories, as the country pushes for greater adoption of the technology. Advertisement UBTech has secured a buyer for a 'small batch' of its bipedal robots Walker S1 and Walker C, to be used 'for manufacturing needs and commercial hospitality in automobile factories', the company said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sunday. The Shenzhen-based company did not disclose the buyer, but carmaker Dongfeng Liuqi Motor, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group in China's southern Guangxi region, announced last month that it planned to buy at least 20 UBTech Walker S1 robots for industrial use within 30 days. Guangzhou-based newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily reported on Sunday that Dongfeng was the UBTech buyer, citing an unnamed source. UBTech said it had received advance payment for the purchase. Standing 172cm tall, the Walker S1 is designed for industrial use, while the 163cm-tall Walker C is intended for service applications, according to the company. Midea, based in Foshan in southern Guangdong province, said on Sunday that it planned to put some self-developed humanoid robots, which move on wheels, to work at one of its smart factories in early May. By June, the robots are expected to be able to inspect product quality and connect to some home appliances, such as microwave ovens, steam ovens, refrigerators, washers and dryers, the company said on its official WeChat account. A production line of industrial robots seen at the Midea-Kuka Intelligent Manufacturing Science and Technology Park in Foshan on March 25. Photo: Xinhua Midea, which made a significant move into robotics in 2017 with its acquisition of German industrial robot maker Kuka, plans to have its humanoid robots, conducting equipment maintenance and factory examinations, as well as serve at some of its bricks-and-mortar retail outlets to introduce customers to its household appliances, distribute gifts and make coffee, according to the company.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Scary AI-powered swarm robots team up to build cars faster than ever
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by the integration of AI-powered humanoid robots into production lines. UBTech Robotics, in collaboration with Zeekr, has pioneered a groundbreaking initiative where swarm robots work together to build cars faster and more efficiently than ever before. But is this technological advancement a leap toward innovation or a step closer to human replacement? Stay protected & informed! Get security alerts & expert tech tips – sign up for Kurt's The CyberGuy Report now. Swarm Intelligence, inspired by collective behaviors in nature, is now being applied to robotics, enabling multiple humanoid robots to collaborate seamlessly on complex tasks. UBTech's Walker S1 robots are at the forefront of this revolution, operating in Zeekr's 5G-enabled smart factory. These robots are not just individual agents but part of a networked system that communicates and works in unison. Creepy Humanoid Robot Moves Using 1,000 Eerie Artificial Muscles BrainNet framework: UBTech's proprietary BrainNet software links cloud-based and on-device intelligence to form a "super brain" for high-level decision-making and a "sub-brain" for localized control. Multimodal reasoning model: This AI engine allows robots to analyze, schedule and coordinate tasks autonomously, adapting to dynamic industrial environments. Read On The Fox News App Collaborative capabilities: From sorting and handling heavy loads to precision assembly, these robots excel in tasks requiring dexterity and real-time decision-making. Malware Steals Bank Cards And Passwords From Millions Of Devices Chinese Humanoid Robot Lands World's First Front Flip These AI-powered robots are revolutionizing car manufacturing in several key areas. Let's take a closer look at how they're changing the game. Using advanced vision-based perception and hybrid decision-making systems, Walker S1 robots optimize sorting tasks by dynamically tracking targets and sharing intelligence across the swarm. Robots face challenges like uneven load distribution and complex trajectories. UBTech's joint planning system ensures stability and efficiency by enabling robots to adjust posture and force dynamically. In delicate tasks like handling deformable materials, Walker S1 robots utilize tactile sensing and adaptive control to ensure precision without damaging components. These capabilities have already been deployed in Zeekr's factory for tasks ranging from quality inspection to vehicle assembly, showcasing unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. China Launches Facility To Train 100-Plus Humanoid Robots Simultaneously Swarm Intelligence is not just limited to automotive manufacturing. Its applications span logistics, healthcare, agriculture and more. By decentralizing decision-making and optimizing resource allocation, swarm systems promise increased scalability and adaptability across industries. While the integration of humanoid robots offers numerous benefits, such as addressing labor shortages and enhancing production efficiency, it also raises concerns about job displacement. The question remains: How do we balance technological advancement with societal impact? Experts argue that these innovations could complement human workers rather than replace them entirely. Robots can take over repetitive or hazardous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and strategic roles. However, careful planning is essential to ensure a constructive transition. Subscribe To Kurt's Youtube Channel For Quick Video Tips On How To Work All Of Your Tech Devices The automotive industry is really changing, with AI-powered robots taking center stage. UBTech and Zeekr are showing us how these robots can work together to make manufacturing faster and smarter. But as we get excited about these advancements, we also need to think about how they'll affect people's jobs. Let's hope we can find a way to make robots and humans work together seamlessly, rather than one replacing the other. As AI-powered robots increasingly take on complex tasks in car manufacturing, do you think the benefits of efficiency and precision outweigh the potential risks of job displacement, or are we trading human ingenuity for machine speed? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Alert: Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices. Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover. 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Fox News
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Scary AI-powered swarm robots team up to build cars faster than ever
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by the integration of AI-powered humanoid robots into production lines. UBTech Robotics, in collaboration with Zeekr, has pioneered a groundbreaking initiative where swarm robots work together to build cars faster and more efficiently than ever before. But is this technological advancement a leap toward innovation or a step closer to human replacement? Swarm Intelligence, inspired by collective behaviors in nature, is now being applied to robotics, enabling multiple humanoid robots to collaborate seamlessly on complex tasks. UBTech's Walker S1 robots are at the forefront of this revolution, operating in Zeekr's 5G-enabled smart factory. These robots are not just individual agents but part of a networked system that communicates and works in unison. BrainNet framework: UBTech's proprietary BrainNet software links cloud-based and on-device intelligence to form a "super brain" for high-level decision-making and a "sub-brain" for localized control. Multimodal reasoning model: This AI engine allows robots to analyze, schedule and coordinate tasks autonomously, adapting to dynamic industrial environments. Collaborative capabilities: From sorting and handling heavy loads to precision assembly, these robots excel in tasks requiring dexterity and real-time decision-making. These AI-powered robots are revolutionizing car manufacturing in several key areas. Let's take a closer look at how they're changing the game. Using advanced vision-based perception and hybrid decision-making systems, Walker S1 robots optimize sorting tasks by dynamically tracking targets and sharing intelligence across the swarm. Robots face challenges like uneven load distribution and complex trajectories. UBTech's joint planning system ensures stability and efficiency by enabling robots to adjust posture and force dynamically. In delicate tasks like handling deformable materials, Walker S1 robots utilize tactile sensing and adaptive control to ensure precision without damaging components. These capabilities have already been deployed in Zeekr's factory for tasks ranging from quality inspection to vehicle assembly, showcasing unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. Swarm Intelligence is not just limited to automotive manufacturing. Its applications span logistics, healthcare, agriculture and more. By decentralizing decision-making and optimizing resource allocation, swarm systems promise increased scalability and adaptability across industries. While the integration of humanoid robots offers numerous benefits, such as addressing labor shortages and enhancing production efficiency, it also raises concerns about job displacement. The question remains: How do we balance technological advancement with societal impact? Experts argue that these innovations could complement human workers rather than replace them entirely. Robots can take over repetitive or hazardous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and strategic roles. However, careful planning is essential to ensure a constructive transition. The automotive industry is really changing, with AI-powered robots taking center stage. UBTech and Zeekr are showing us how these robots can work together to make manufacturing faster and smarter. But as we get excited about these advancements, we also need to think about how they'll affect people's jobs. Let's hope we can find a way to make robots and humans work together seamlessly, rather than one replacing the other. As AI-powered robots increasingly take on complex tasks in car manufacturing, do you think the benefits of efficiency and precision outweigh the potential risks of job displacement, or are we trading human ingenuity for machine speed? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Alert: Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices. Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
South China Morning Post
18-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China debuts economic data on service robots as humanoid industry grows
China's state statistics agency has introduced a new data series on 'service robots' in its monthly industrial output report, in addition to the existing 'industrial robots' category, offering a clearer view of the country's growing robotics industry Advertisement While China is already the world's leading industrial robot market, accounting for over half of global installations, the country's service robot sector – including professional, consumer, and medical robots – is also rapidly expanding, fuelled by the rise of start-ups such as Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics and Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, the output of service robots in China – used for tasks like delivery and cleaning – jumped 35.7 per cent to nearly 1.5 million units in the first two months of the year. Service robots outperformed industrial robots in both growth and output. In January and February, the output of industrial robots reached 91,088 units, a 27 per cent increase from a year earlier, NBS data showed. Crowds watch a robot perform a somersault at an exhibition in Beijing. Photo: Kyodo NBS statistician Sun Xiao said in a statement that the combined output from both segments, along with industrial control computers and systems, contributed to a 9.1 per cent growth in the added value of digital product manufacturing.
South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
UBTech partners with furniture chain to bring 10,000 robots to Chinese homes
UBTech Robotics has announced a partnership with a major Chinese furniture retail chain to sell 10,000 robots , including models specifically designed for elderly care, marking the firm's latest initiative to expand its presence in the consumer market. Advertisement Shenzhen-based UBTech said in a statement on Monday that it would sell 500 humanoid robots this year to Easyhome New Retail Group to 'enhance the customer shopping experience' in furniture stores . Meanwhile, Easyhome planned to sell 10,000 UBTech robots to its customers and promote the use of intelligent elderly care robots in home service environments, the robot maker said. The partnership will also involve the joint development of 'renovation robots' to reduce costs and improve efficiency during home remodelling, according to UBTech, whose elderly products include delivery robots, companion robots, walking aides and arm chairs. The deal comes as humanoid robots are attracting increasing public attention, while production levels are on the rise. According to China's statistics bureau, the country produced 1.5 million service robots from January to February, a nearly 36 per cent increase from a year earlier. 03:31 Ageing Japan turns to AI robots to care for the elderly Ageing Japan turns to AI robots to care for the elderly The household sector 'has the largest potential' for the application of humanoid robots, according to UBTech chairman and CEO Zhou Jian. Easyhome chairman and CEO Wang Linpeng expected that more types of robots – such as those for housework, healthcare and gardening – would become integral to family life. Advertisement
