By Kimberley Kao Shares of UBTech Robotics jumped after it received a large order for humanoid robots, renewing market optimism for the company's business outlook.

The latest humanoid robot on the market can purportedly run across a grassy lawn, do cartwheels and even fist-fight – and it costs less than $6,000.

At a store in Beijing - there's a robot for that. The store features over 100 robots from more than 40 Chinese brands such as Ubtech Robotics and Unitree Robotics.

UBTech’s shift from industrial robots to home companions marks a bold move in China’s AI-powered race to care for the elderly.

In April, UBTech’s Walker S1 humanoid completed the first multi-robot collaborative training across various tasks and scenarios at Zeekr’s 5G-enabled smart EV factory.

Humanoid robots dominated the spotlight at this week's World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. According to Chinese outlets and , the 2025 event featured over 80 robotics ...