UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot

Count where a humanoid's degrees of freedom go and you learn what its designers expected it to do. Of the 41 in the UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot, twelve sit in the legs, fourteen in the arms and three in the neck, and a further twelve are given to the hands alone. That last allocation tells the story. This robot is built for more than crossing a room and being admired. It is meant to open a refrigerator, work a coffee machine and push a vacuum cleaner, using appliances designed for human fingers rather than for grippers. Walker X stands 130cm tall and weighs 63kg. It pairs its articulated body with a face-surrounding curved display, which makes it as much a communicator as a manipulator.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Walker X to organisations across the European Union and the DACH region. We prepare each quotation individually, coordinate delivery and customs clearance, and remain the point of contact for support once the robot has arrived. A research laboratory in Munich, a showroom in Vienna or an innovation centre in Lyon therefore deals with a single European partner, from the first enquiry through to day-to-day operation.

Background

UBTECH and the Walker family

UBTECH Robotics is a Shenzhen-based company that has made humanoid robots the centre of its business. Its range runs from small educational and consumer robots up to full-size bipedal platforms. The Walker name covers its life-sized humanoids, and the family has since divided into distinct lines. Service and reception models address front-of-house work, and industrial models are aimed at manufacturing environments. Walker X belongs to the commercial line, where a robot is expected to work alongside people and in front of them, rather than behind a safety fence. The complete family is gathered under UBTECH Walker.

Six AI technologies in one body

Walker X is a highly advanced AI robot that incorporates six cutting-edge AI technologies. The hardware underneath is substantial for a machine of its size. It carries two Intel i7 8665U processors at 1.9Ghz alongside an NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card with 384 cores, giving it general-purpose computing and parallel processing on board. The software stack is built on UBTECH's ROSA framework and runs on Ubuntu with Linux RT Preempt, together with Android. A real-time Linux kernel of this kind is commonly chosen where joint control needs predictable timing. Development is supported by the Webots simulation platform, so behaviours can be tested in a virtual environment before they are run on the physical robot. For integrators and research teams, this combination of a familiar Linux base and a simulator is often as important as the mechanical specification.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; every figure is confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the overall dimensions beyond standing height, the ambient operating temperature, the sensor resolution or the package contents; we confirm each of these with the quotation.

What can Walker X actually do with its hands?

Many humanoids treat the hand as an afterthought: a simple clamp at the end of a long arm. Walker X does not. Each hand has six degrees of freedom, and each arm adds seven more, so the robot can position its fingers with the flexibility that everyday objects demand. Its servo joints span a torque range of 4.5Nm-200Nm. At the low end, that range suits delicate finger movements. At the high end, it suits the heavy work in hips and knees that keeps a 63kg body upright.

The practical result is a robot that can use refrigerators, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners and other household appliances. Load figures set the limits clearly. A single arm handles 1.5kg when fully extended, the robot can carry 10kg, and it can walk with 3kg held in both hands. With a single-arm span of 600mm, it reaches across a counter or into a cabinet much as a person of its height would. This matters for commercial settings, because it means demonstrations and service tasks can take place in ordinary rooms and need no specially adapted equipment.

How long can Walker X work between charges?

Walker X runs on a 54.6V/10Ah lithium battery weighing 3.6 kg. Under combined working conditions it operates for 2h, and recharging takes 2h. Planning a deployment around that rhythm is straightforward once it is understood. A showroom might schedule demonstrations in blocks with charging periods in between. A research team will typically alternate sessions on the hardware with work in Webots, where testing does not draw on the battery. If continuous presence across a full business day is essential, raise this when you request a quotation, and we will discuss operating patterns with you before you commit.

Who is the UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot for?

The clearest fit is an organisation that wants a humanoid people can watch, approach and interact with. Corporate innovation centres, technology showrooms and brand flagships use full-size humanoids to show visitors what automation will look like. The expressive curved display and two-handed manipulation of Walker X make it well suited to that role.

Universities and research institutes form a second group. A platform with 41 degrees of freedom, a Linux-based real-time operating system and a simulation environment gives researchers in locomotion, manipulation and human–robot interaction a great deal to work with. Exhibition organisers and system integrators preparing pilot projects for the service sector make up a third.

If your priority is greeting and guiding visitors at a front desk, the UBTECH Walker C Commercial Reception Humanoid Robot is designed around reception work. For production lines and factory logistics, UBTECH's industrial line, the UBTECH Walker S1 Industrial Humanoid Robot and the UBTECH Walker S2 Industrial Humanoid Robot, is the more appropriate starting point. Robots from other manufacturers can be compared under Bipedal Humanoids.

What is the UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot used for?

1. Showroom demonstrations: presenting visitors with a full-size humanoid that walks, gestures and handles real objects.
2. Appliance interaction: showing how a robot can operate refrigerators, coffee machines and vacuum cleaners built for people.
3. Humanoid research: studying bipedal locomotion, balance on slopes and steps, and dexterous manipulation.
4. Human–robot interaction studies: using the curved face display and expressive movement to explore how people respond to humanoids.
5. Software development: building and testing behaviours on ROSA and Linux, with Webots for simulation.
6. Trade fairs and events: drawing attention to a stand with a robot that engages visitors face to face.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the Walker X on a quotation basis, which allows us to match the configuration, documentation and support to your project. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with your quotation, so the terms you receive cover the robot's journey to your site and its care afterwards. Questions about documentation for deployment in the EU are answered as part of the same process. To begin, send us a short description of your intended use; the request form for a quotation is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall and heavy is Walker X?

Walker X stands 130cm tall and weighs 63kg.

Can Walker X manage steps and slopes?

Yes. It walks up and down steps of up to 15cm and slopes of up to 20°, at a maximum walking speed of 3km/h.

How much can Walker X carry?

It can carry 10kg, or walk with 3kg held in both hands. A single arm handles 1.5kg in its extended state.

What software does Walker X run?

It uses the ROSA software framework on Ubuntu with Linux RT Preempt and Android. Webots serves as its simulation platform.

How long does the battery last?

Usage time under combined working conditions is 2h, and charging takes 2h. The battery is a 54.6V/10Ah lithium unit weighing 3.6 kg.

What kind of display does Walker X have?

Its face is a 160° face surrounding 4.6K HD dual flexible curved screen. The display gives the robot an expressive presence when it meets visitors.

Where can I buy the UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region from Dublin. The cost depends on your configuration and project, so we provide it in an individual quotation that also covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The way Walker X distributes its 41 degrees of freedom shows its purpose. A third of them serve legs that handle steps and slopes. Most of the rest serve arms and hands precise enough to work everyday appliances, and the remainder serve a neck that turns a curved, expressive face towards the people it meets. Combined with dual Intel i7 processors, a dedicated graphics card and an open, Linux-based development stack, the result is a humanoid that does useful work in rooms designed for people. Robots Europa quotes, delivers and supports it across Europe. For organisations ready to put a capable commercial humanoid in front of visitors, students or researchers, this page is the starting point.