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UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro vs UBTECH Walker S2

Data confidence: low / medium · reviewed by Andrei Sheshenin · how we score

UBTECH Walker S2 ranks higher overall (55 vs 11, a 44-point gap). UBTECH Walker S2 is ahead in all five capabilities. UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro is cheaper: about $23,915 vs $84,507.

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11score

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro

UBTECH · China · Walks on legs

Height183 cm

Weight42 kg

Joints88

Lifts?

Speed?

Battery4 h

Price$23k-$24k

On sale

55score

UBTECH Walker S2

UBTECH · China · Walks on legs

Height176 cm

Weight70 kg

Joints52

Lifts15 kg

Speed7.2 km/h

Battery2 h

Price$85k-$99k reported

On sale

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro		UBTECH Walker S2
Body
183 cm	Height	176 cm
42 kg	Weight	70 kg
Legs	Moves on	Legs
88	Joints (degrees of freedom)	52
Not disclosed	Actuators	Self-developed joints; waist +90/-35 deg pitch, +/-162 deg rotation
Movement
?	Top speed	7.2 km/h
Hands and lifting
?	Joints per hand	11
?	Fingers	5
?	Carries (both arms)	15 kg
Battery
4 h	Runtime per charge	2 h
2-4 h runtime per maker	Charging	Autonomous hot battery swapping, 24/7 operation
Brain and senses
Not disclosed	AI model	BrainNet 2.0 with Co-Agent
200 TOPS	Onboard computer	Not disclosed
Not disclosed	Sensors	Binocular stereo vision
Buying it
$23k-$24k	Price	$85k-$99k reported
U1 Pro RMB 169,800 (promo RMB 159,800); Lite RMB 119,800; Ultra up to RMB 990,000; female version 168 cm 35.2 kg	Price details	Media report 600,000-700,000 RMB per unit. RobotShop special order 246,600 USD. 2025 revenue/units implies ~761,000 RMB average. Runtime ~2 h walking per one source.
pre-sale since Jun 2026; deliveries from Sep 16, 2026; fixed base, no walking	Availability	Mass production and delivery since 11.2025
On sale	Status	On sale
Not disclosed	Units shipped	~1079 Walker S series (2025)
consumers (13,300+ pre-orders)	Customers	BYD, Geely, FAW-VW, Dongfeng, Foxconn, Airbus, data collection centers (Jiujiang, Guangxi)
home companion, conversation, facial expression	Used for	Automotive and electronics factory logistics, sorting, quality inspection, training data collection
What it has shown (our assessment)
Stationary or basic wheels	Locomotion	Handles stairs and uneven ground
No real manipulation	Manipulation	Two-handed work in real settings
Simple gripper	Hands	Hand with 6-11 joints
Limited autonomy in demos	Autonomy	Learned AI policies in demos
Sold to labs, a few units	Deployment	100+ robots at customers

Watch them

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro: UWORLD Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robot U1 Pro, Up Close at the Global Launch Event — UWORLD Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robot U1 Pro, Up Close at the Global Launch Event · UBTECH Robotics on YouTube

UBTECH Walker S2: Walker S2 - The World's First Humanoid Robot Capable of Autonomous Battery Swapping — Walker S2 - The World's First Humanoid Robot Capable of Autonomous Battery Swapping · UBTECH Robotics on YouTube

What each has shown

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro: facial and eye expressions, conversation

UBTECH Walker S2: Autonomous battery replacement in 3 minutes, carrying boxes in automotive factories

FAQ

Which ranks higher, UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro or UBTECH Walker S2?

UBTECH Walker S2 ranks higher overall (55 vs 11, a 44-point gap).

Can you buy UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro or UBTECH Walker S2?

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro: on sale. UBTECH Walker S2: on sale.

Which costs less, UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro or UBTECH Walker S2?

UBTECH UWORLD U1 Pro about $23,915; UBTECH Walker S2 about $84,507.

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