Welcome, Walker C1!
Walker C1 is a full size humanoid service robot from UBTECH Robotics built for public interaction, entertainment, and intelligent commercial service. Standing 165 centimeters tall and weighing 50 kilograms, it combines autonomous mobility, expressive whole body motion, and spoken communication in a platform designed to work around people. Its Humanoid Guide skill score is 6, placing it in the capable and mature range, with navigation rated 4 out of 5 and manipulation rated 2 out of 5. The robot uses electric servo actuators, precision gearing, aluminum alloy and composite construction, and a custom AI compute platform. It carries RGB and depth sensing with structured light 3D cameras, supports Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and runs a custom robotics operating system with UBTECH embodied interactive large model integration. Walker C1 is tuned for indoor commercial settings such as hospitality, exhibitions, and visitor services, where natural movement, stable walking, and approachable communication matter more than heavy industrial force. It is designed to guide visitors, answer questions, present information, and move safely alongside humans in busy spaces.
Walker C1 emphasizes practical mobility and service work in real environments. Its strongest technical area is navigation, and that shows in autonomous movement, route following, and obstacle avoidance in crowded indoor spaces. It can run 100 m, giving it a higher mobility ceiling than many service focused humanoids, while its manipulation profile supports light operational tasks rather than complex assembly. Useful examples include sorting goods, fine catching in warehouse workflows, and putting dishes in service settings where repetitive handling and coordinated arm motion are valuable. With 26 degrees of freedom overall and 10 in the hands, the robot has enough whole body articulation for expressive movement and task oriented gestures, while a safe around humans design supports operation in public venues, business centers, and reception areas where reliability, visibility, and controlled interaction are essential.
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Walker C1 is currently a prototype and is not available for purchase, which places it in a strategic showcase role as well as a commercial platform in development. UBTECH uses it to demonstrate how humanoids can combine embodied AI, social interaction, and autonomous locomotion in customer facing environments. The broader significance of Walker C1 lies in its balance of approachable design and practical service capability. Rather than targeting maximum industrial strength, it advances the case for humanoids that can navigate shared spaces, interact naturally with visitors, and perform light handling tasks that support staff in hospitality, exhibitions, and commercial operations. As part of UBTECH’s wider robotics ecosystem in service, logistics, and industry, Walker C1 signals a continued push toward humanoids that fit real business workflows and everyday human environments.
