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UBTECH Robotics Walker C1

Walker C1 is a newer service and interaction platform with dynamic-motion demonstrations and configurable hands. Motion demonstrations and obstacle avoidance do not establish production duty cycle or certified collaborative operation.

AnnouncedCommercial service bipedResearch updated Nov 1, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

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UBTECH Walker C1 in its official 164 cm and 55 kg product graphic

Image: UBTECH Robotics · Official configuration illustration; 53 total DOF depends on the specified body and hands.

Industrial Applications

Walker C1 is a newer service and interaction platform with dynamic-motion demonstrations and configurable hands. Motion demonstrations and obstacle avoidance do not establish production duty cycle or certified collaborative operation.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

Manufacturer gives 53 total DOF; hand configuration and active/passive scope must be confirmed. No rated arm payload verified. Do not inherit S2 dual-arm load.

Manufacturer describes multimodal Thinker interaction, 3D whole-body navigation, obstacle avoidance and optional hand/perception configurations. Compute marketing lacks a consistently stated numerical precision basis.

SDK and Integration

Official page offers SDK/interfaces, customised actions and knowledge bases; exact language bindings and supported simulation package are not public in the inspected material.

API typeManufacturer SDK and service application APIs
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportExact-model ROS distribution not established.
SimulationNo exact-model public simulator package verified.
Offline operationExact local/cloud task boundaries not established.
TeleoperationNo exact-model public teleoperation package verified.
Software updatesFirmware availability and support period not established.
DocumentationOpen documentation
Integration constraintsManufacturer offers servo/sensor and application interfaces, motion libraries and custom knowledge bases. Public package, languages and licence conditions require confirmation.

Safety Notes

Public motion, collision-avoidance or force-control claims do not establish certified collaborative operation. Assess fall or mobile-base risk and the intended task with the supplied safety documentation.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No exact-model EU Declaration of Conformity or certificate verified.

Commercial Readiness

PricingNo exact-model, dated public price verified; obtain a configuration-specific quotation.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsChina; international fulfilment requires quotation
Spare partsBattery, actuator and end-effector revision compatibility, stock and repair turnaround require confirmation.
WarrantyExact-model contractual cover not verified. Published S2/TienKung warranties do not automatically apply.
Configuration and pricing basisQuotation required; no exact-configuration public price verified.
Distributors and serviceTerra has an announced DACH distribution agreement; confirm that this model and configuration are included.

No independently verified production lead time or general availability guarantee.

Specifications

Height1640 mm
Weight55.00 kg
PayloadUnknown
RuntimeUnknown
Battery and runtime conditionsBattery capacity, charging and workload-specific runtime not established in the inspected exact-model sources.
Degrees of freedom53
Max speedUnknown
Launch evidenceFormal supply-chain expo launch reported 22 June 2026. Earlier promotional material exists; first-announcement day remains unresolved. Source ↗
Speed scopeOfficial graphic says high-dynamic speed ≥3 m/s; a lower-bound claim is not a documented maximum travel speed. Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • UBTECH Walker C1 official product page ↗ UBTECH Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Text and embedded graphics inspected: 164 cm/55 kg/53 DOF, high-dynamic speed at least 3 m/s (not a maximum), optional hands, SDK and knowledge-base customisation. No independently verified safety certification.

  • UBTECH Walker C1 product page ↗ UBTECH Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Exact model product page opened and inspected during the 1 November review. Current page retains historical hardware; catalog presence alone does not establish stock or maintained SDK support.

  • UBTECH 2026 interim report ↗ UBTECH Robotics · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    HKEX filing: legal identity, public company financing and new products. Pages 35–36 report net placing proceeds; pages 7 and 15 distinguish group revenue and product development. Revenue is not robot shipment count.

  • Walker C1 formal launch at supply-chain expo ↗ IT Home · Published Jun 22, 2026 · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Reports 22 June formal launch and manufacturer specifications. Earlier promotional material may predate this event; first-announcement day not established. 2070 compute figure lacks precision basis.