SUMMARY:

 

Walker X is UBTECH’s most advanced humanoid robot, built for bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and autonomous household and commercial tasks. It features 41 degrees of freedom, high‑precision hands, whole‑body balance control, and a robust AI perception stack. Walker X represents China’s push toward practical humanoids capable of assisting in homes, offices, and public environments.

 

EDITORIAL:

 

Walker X is the robot that shows UBTECH’s long game. While many companies jumped into humanoids recently, UBTECH has been iterating for nearly a decade — and Walker X is the payoff. It’s stable, expressive, and capable of real manipulation tasks, from opening doors to handling objects with surprising finesse.

Where some humanoids chase athleticism, Walker X focuses on usefulness: smooth walking, reliable balance, and hands that can actually do things. It’s not a lab prototype — it’s a platform designed to live in real spaces. Walker X signals that China’s humanoid ecosystem isn’t just growing; it’s maturing.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 130–145 cm (varies by revision)   

- Weight: 63–77 kg  

- Design Intent: High‑end service humanoid  

- Construction:  

  - 41‑DOF humanoid frame  

  - 4.6K HD dual flexible curved‑screen face  

  - 160° face‑surrounding display  

  - Modular design with removable battery  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Bipedal walking  

- Max Speed: 1.0 m/s (3.6 km/h)   

- Capabilities:  

  - Adaptive terrain handling  

  - Self‑balancing + interference resistance  

  - Stair climbing  

  - Slope walking  

  - Smooth, stable gait  

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 41  

- Arms: 7 DOF each  

- Hands: 6 DOF force‑controlled  

- Legs: Multi‑DOF bipedal locomotion  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑performance servo joints  

- Capabilities:  

  - Precise, compliant motion  

  - Safe human‑robot interaction  

  - Fine manipulation with force control  

 

Manipulation

- Payload:  

  - 10 kg total or 3 kg per hand while walking   

- Capabilities:  

  - Hand‑eye coordinated grasping  

  - Household tasks (pouring, wiping, vacuum operation)  

  - Object recognition + manipulation  

  - Real‑time compliant control  

 

Perception & Sensors

- Comprehensive perception suite:  

  - Vision  

  - Force sensing  

  - Hearing  

  - Spatial awareness  

- U‑SLAM navigation  

- 4‑dimensional light‑language system  

 

Compute & AI

(UBTECH does not publish full compute specs.)  

- Onboard AIROS system  

- Autonomous navigation  

- Real‑time decision‑making  

- Voice interaction  

- Whole‑body balance + manipulation planning  

 

Battery & Power

- Removable battery  

- Runtime: ~2 hours (published spec)   

 

Connectivity

- Voice interaction  

- Autonomous navigation stack  

- Smart‑environment integration  

 

Applications

- Home service  

- Office + hospitality  

- Public‑space interaction  

- Education + research  

- Demonstration robotics  

 

Pricing

- Contact UBTECH (no public price listed)

 

UBTECH has NOT published:  

- Torque curves  

- Joint‑speed specs  

- Sensor resolution  

- Environmental ratings  

- API documentation  

 

Image: axisai

 

Company Source:

 

- UBTECH Robotics – Walker X Official Page (English)  

https://www.ubtrobot.com/en/humanoid/products/walker-x

 

- UBTECH Robotics – Walker X Official Page (Chinese)  

https://www.ubtrobot.com/cn/humanoid/products/walker-x  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- TechCrunch – UBTECH’s Walker X humanoid robot demo at CES 2021  

https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/11/ubtech-walker-x-ces-2021/ 

 

- The Verge – UBTECH Walker X shows off piano playing and yoga at CES  

https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22224672/ubtech-walker-x-humanoid-robot-ces-2021-demo