Walker C is a bipedal service humanoid from UBTECH, built for greeting visitors, guiding tours and front-desk work in exhibition halls, offices and shopping malls. It is 163 cm tall, weighs 43 kg and served as a tour guide at the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
History and launch
Walker C made its debut in Hong Kong in March 2025. In April 2025 it began working as a tour guide at the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, where UBTECH was the pavilion's only humanoid robotics partner. It has also appeared at events such as the Strawberry Music Festival 2025.
Hardware
The robot is 163 cm tall, weighs 43 kg and has 20 degrees of freedom. UBTECH says it can run steadily at 6 km/h, handle slopes and avoid obstacles. The arm has a 500 mm span and weighs 5 kg.
A 48 V, 15 Ah lithium battery charges in about 1.5 hours and, according to UBTECH, lasts roughly 2 hours of walking or 4 hours of standing. Perception relies on two RGBD cameras, two structured-light 3D cameras and an IMU, with U-SLAM navigation. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Software and AI
Walker C runs UBTECH's Embodied Interactive Large Model and handles multilingual conversation, for example as an exhibition guide. The joint control interface is open to integrators.
Use cases and deployments
UBTECH lists exhibition tours, office reception, live Q&A at service centers, announcements in malls, wayfinding at transport hubs and public entertainment. Its best-known deployment is Expo 2025 Osaka.
Price and availability
UBTECH offers the robot to commercial customers but does not publish a price.
Timeline
- 2025-03 Walker C debuts in Hong Kong
- 2025-04 Tour guide at the China Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka
Sources
- Walker C Humanoid Service Robot, UBTECH (2026-10)
- SZ robot enlivens Media Day at China Pavilion at Osaka Expo, Eye Shenzhen (2025-04-09)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- It is one of 6 UBTECH models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
What is UBTECH Walker C used for?
Greeting visitors, guiding tours and providing information in public venues.
How much does Walker C weigh?
43 kg at 163 cm tall.
How long does the Walker C battery last?
About 2 hours of walking or 4 hours standing, according to UBTECH.
Where has Walker C been deployed?
Most notably at the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
How much does the UBTECH Walker C cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the UBTECH Walker C. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the UBTECH Walker C available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the UBTECH Walker C through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: UBTECH. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
