UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot
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- BRAND:
- UBTECH
- MODEL:
- WALKER TIENKUNG VOICE AND VISION
- ORIGIN:
- China
- Warranty:
- 12 MONTHS
- AVAILABILITY:
- SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
- SKU:
- UBTECH-Walker-Tienkung
UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot
Most humanoid research begins with the legs and ends with the code; conversation tends to arrive last, bolted on once the walking works. The UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot reverses that order of priorities without giving up the mechanics. It is a full-size, fully electric humanoid running robot that can take a voice module and a large language model, so a researcher can address it in natural language while still reaching every joint and sensor through open interfaces. The result is a platform where spoken interaction and low-level control sit side by side, rather than in separate projects.
Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision to universities, research institutes and educational organisations across the European Union and the DACH region. Robots Europa prepares each quotation, coordinates delivery to the institution and remains the point of contact for support once the robot is in service.
Background
A joint development from Beijing
The Walker Tienkung series was developed jointly by UBTECH Robotics Corp., Ltd. and Beijing Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center Co., Ltd. UBTECH is known for its long-running Walker line of humanoids, which you can explore in our UBTECH Walker category, while the Beijing centre focuses on advancing humanoid robotics as a field. The Tienkung family brings the two together in a series of full-size, fully electric humanoids conceived as running robots rather than slow, static demonstrators. The series is named in three versions: Walker Tienkung (TK2101), Walker Tienkung · Voice & Vision (TK2201) and Walker Tienkung · Embodied Intelligence (TK2301). This page covers the Voice & Vision version, TK2201.
Positioned for research and teaching
The manufacturer is explicit about purpose: the product is designed for use in scientific research and educational scenarios. That positioning shapes the whole design. Rather than a closed appliance, the Walker Tienkung provides full-body joint and sensor interfaces that support teleoperation, data acquisition and secondary development. For a laboratory, this means the robot can serve as a test bed for locomotion controllers, as a data source for learning experiments and as a teaching instrument where students work directly with real hardware. The joint modules are UBTECH's own integrated design, built on a lightweight structure of aerospace-grade aluminium and titanium alloy.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Version | Walker Tienkung · Voice & Vision |
| Net weight | ≈61kg |
| Peak joint torque (integrated joint modules) | 300Nm |
Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.
The manufacturer has not published the maximum payload, the IP rating, the maximum walking speed, the operating temperature or the rating of the power adapter; Robots Europa confirms these with you at quotation.
What does the Voice & Vision version add to the Walker Tienkung?
The defining capability of this version is spoken interaction. The Walker Tienkung · Voice & Vision can integrate a voice module and a large language model for voice interaction, supporting natural language dialogue with the robot. The same capability is shared with the Embodied Intelligence version; it is what separates both from the base Walker Tienkung (TK2101) in the published material.
For a research group, this matters in two ways. First, it opens the platform to human-robot interaction studies, where the question is not only whether the robot can walk but how people instruct it, question it and respond to it. Second, it lowers the barrier for teaching: students can begin with conversation and then move down the stack to joint-level control, using the same machine throughout. Because the voice and language layer sits on top of open joint and sensor interfaces, experiments that link language to physical behaviour can be built without replacing the hardware.
The published material does not detail the vision hardware of this version. If camera or perception specifications are central to your project, Robots Europa will obtain the manufacturer's datasheet and confirm the configuration as part of the quotation.
How does the Walker Tienkung cope with real-world terrain?
Many humanoid platforms are only comfortable on a flat laboratory floor. The Walker Tienkung series is described as capable of stable walking on irregular terrain such as slopes and sandy ground, which makes it a meaningful subject for locomotion research outside ideal conditions. For groups studying balance, gait adaptation or outdoor deployment, that adaptability means experiments can move beyond the test mat.
The 300Nm peak torque of the integrated joint modules, combined with a structure of aluminium and titanium alloy, gives the legs the strength that full-size running and uneven-ground walking demand. The open interfaces then allow researchers to log joint and sensor data during these trials, so that terrain experiments produce datasets as well as demonstrations. The supplied safety rope is a reminder that a full-size humanoid should be tested with appropriate precautions, particularly during early controller development.
Who is the UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot for?
The first audience is university laboratories working on humanoid locomotion, control and embodied AI that need a full-size robot with open access to its joints and sensors. The second is human-robot interaction research: groups that study how people communicate with robots will find the voice module and large language model integration a direct route into their experiments. The third is education. Engineering and computer science departments can use a single platform to teach teleoperation, data acquisition and secondary development, with natural language interaction as an accessible entry point for students.
Research institutes building datasets for learning-based control are a further segment, since the platform supports teleoperation and data acquisition across the full body. If your work centres on embodied intelligence rather than on voice interaction as such, compare this robot with the UBTech Walker Tienkung Embodied Intelligence Humanoid Robot, which shares the voice capability; Robots Europa can set out the differences between the two versions in a quotation. A wider choice of platforms for academic work is available in our Research Robots category.
What is the UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot used for?
- Locomotion research — developing and testing gait and balance controllers on a full-size, fully electric humanoid.
- Rough-terrain trials — studying stable walking on slopes, sandy ground and other irregular surfaces.
- Human-robot interaction — running natural language experiments through the voice module and large language model.
- Teleoperation studies — controlling the robot remotely through its full-body joint interfaces.
- Data acquisition — recording joint and sensor data to build datasets for learning-based control.
- Teaching and secondary development — giving students real hardware for coursework, projects and custom software.
Pricing and Availability
Robots Europa supplies the Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision on a quotation basis, so that the configuration, documentation and any open specifications are agreed before you commit. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, for destinations across the EU and the DACH region. A quotation from Robots Europa for the UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot is available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed the Walker Tienkung series?
The series was developed jointly by UBTECH Robotics Corp., Ltd. and Beijing Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center Co., Ltd.
What is the model number of this version?
The Walker Tienkung · Voice & Vision carries the model number TK2201. The series also includes the Walker Tienkung (TK2101) and the Walker Tienkung · Embodied Intelligence (TK2301).
Can I talk to the robot in natural language?
Yes. This version can integrate a voice module and a large language model for voice interaction, supporting natural language interaction.
How much does the robot weigh?
The net weight of the Voice & Vision version is ≈61kg.
Can researchers develop their own software for it?
Yes. The robot provides full-body joint and sensor interfaces that support teleoperation, data acquisition and secondary development.
What is included in the delivery?
The packing list comprises the robot body, a power adapter, a remote controller, a safety rope, an electronic user manual, an electronic warranty card and a factory inspection report, one of each.
Where can I buy the UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?
You can buy it from Robots Europa, which supplies institutions across the EU and the DACH region. The cost depends on the agreed configuration and delivery arrangements, so please request a quotation on this page.
Summary
The UBTech Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision brings conversation forward instead of leaving it to the end of a research programme. It combines a full-size, fully electric humanoid body, joint modules with 300Nm peak torque and stable walking on slopes and sandy ground with the ability to integrate a voice module and a large language model. Open joint and sensor interfaces keep the whole machine accessible, from spoken instruction down to individual joints, which suits laboratories and classrooms alike. For institutions in the EU and the DACH region that want a humanoid they can both speak to and build on, with Robots Europa handling quotation, delivery and support, this page is the starting point.
