Chinese firm UBTech sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots
- East Asia The U1 robot can hold conversations and even be customised to resemble loved ones or celebrities.
- UBTech is targeting single people and those aged over 60, positioning the lifelike android as a companion to help combat loneliness.
- CEO of UWORLD Michael Tam (second from left) presents a humanoid robot to a visitor during the launch of the U1 humanoid robot produced by UWORLD, a brand under UBTECH Robotics, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province on Jun 30, 2026.
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- East Asia The U1 robot can hold conversations and even be customised to resemble loved ones or celebrities.
- UBTech is targeting single people and those aged over 60, positioning the lifelike android as a companion to help combat loneliness.
- CEO of UWORLD Michael Tam (second from left) presents a humanoid robot to a visitor during the launch of the U1 humanoid robot produced by UWORLD, a brand under UBTECH Robotics, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province on Jun 30, 2026.
Sources: CNA