US EditionThis Humanoid Robot Can Swap Its Own Battery And Work Around The Clock
SHENZHEN, CHINA, JUL 21 – UBTech's Walker S2 robot autonomously swaps batteries in under three minutes, enabling near-continuous 24/7 industrial operation and reducing maintenance labor costs, company reports say.
- On July 17, 2025, UBTech Robotics released a video showing the Walker S2 autonomously swapping its battery, marking the world's first humanoid robot with self-replace capability.
- This architecture addresses a longstanding power challenge, as UBTech Robotics designed the dual-battery system to enable continuous operation during tasks.
- Using its arms, the Walker S2 demonstrates removing a depleted battery and installing a fresh one at a charging station, with the entire process under three minutes.
- This capability enables continuous operation, drives higher efficiency, and reduces maintenance labor costs in manufacturing environments.
- Amid these targets, the firm highlights China’s robotics manufacturers aiming to produce over 1,000 units this year, while UBTech has yet to announce a large-scale production target for the Walker S2, underscoring a commercialization hurdle.
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