“A Chinese technology company has unveiled a life-sized, hyper-realistic humanoid robot designed to serve as a companion, offering users emotional support and everyday interaction. Available in both male and female versions, the U1 series was introduced by Chinese robotics maker UBTech at its 2026 global launch event on Tuesday. The company positions the robots as companions for daily interaction, emotional support, lifestyle enhancement, and social assistance. According to UBTech, the robot can perform more than 90% of basic human movements. It is powered by what the company describes as the world's first large-scale emotional AI model designed for long-term companionship, capable of recognizing more than 20 fine-grained emotional states with an accuracy exceeding 90%.”
