Walker / Walker X

UBTECH (China) · 2018

UBTECH (China) Walker / Walker X (1)UBTECH (China) Walker / Walker X (2)
Not soldShown as a service/home showcase. Not sold at retail
Not for sale (research)ZMP / IK gaitCES showcasePredecessor of Walker SHome demo
Not soldShipping: Not available. Showcase robot. Not sold.
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Overview

UBTECH debuted Walker at CES 2018 and the upgraded Walker X at WAIC 2021, showing household tasks such as pouring drinks and playing chess. It paved the way for the industrial Walker S series now in mass production.

Specifications

CategoryBipeds · Research & legacy bipeds
Released2018
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsCamera, Depth camera
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioUnknown
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Balance typeZMP / IK gait
Height130 cm (Walker X)
Weight63 kg (Walker X)
ComputeNot published
Speed~3 km/h
DOF41 (Walker X)
SensorsFour-eye stereo vision plus two RGB-D sensors, force-controlled 6-DoF hands, 4.6K curved face screens
BalanceZMP/model-based walking with torque-sensing joints. Could climb stairs and walk on slopes.
SDKNone public

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