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UBTECH LAUNCHES U1 HUMANOID ROBOT FOR HOME USE

Chinese robotics firm UBTech unveiled the U1, a humanoid companion robot with lifelike silicone skin and emotional AI capabilities, starting at $17,650. The launch signals the industry's shift toward consumer-facing robots beyond factory automation.

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Chinese robot maker UBTech launches U1, a line of humanoid robots for personal companionship with lifelike silicone skin and emotional AI, priced from $17,650 (Minxiao Chang/South China Morning Post)

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