UBTECH Robotics through the years: building humanoid and service robotics

UBTECH Robotics was established in March 2012 in China to research, design and commercialise robots.

How UBTECH Robotics developed

It developed the Alpha small humanoid robot in 2014, later introduced service and education robots and built the Walker humanoid platform. UBTECH listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2023.

UBTECH Robotics in 2026

By 2026, UBTECH was developing humanoid and smart service robots, with products and technology spanning education, commercial service and industrial scenarios.

The company’s history illustrates the long path from demonstration robots to practical deployment: reliable actuators, perception, AI and manufacturing scale all have to mature together.

Information was checked against public company material, regulatory filings and reputable independent reporting where available, using sources accessible on 18 September 2026.