UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot

Most machines keep their workings hidden behind a panel. The UBTECH Walker X Commercial Humanoid Robot does the opposite: a 160° face surrounding 4.6K HD dual flexible curved screen wraps its head where a person's features would sit, so the robot greets people with an expression rather than a blank casing. That design decision reveals the robot's purpose. Walker X is meant to be approached, watched and trusted in spaces full of people, and its face is the first thing a visitor reads. Behind that face is a body that walks, climbs steps, carries loads and operates everyday appliances, so the expression on the screen belongs to a machine that can follow it with action.

Robots Middle East supplies the UBTECH Walker X across the Middle East, preparing each quotation around the project it will serve, whether that is a corporate visitor centre, a hospitality venue, a university laboratory or an exhibition pavilion. Robots Middle East quotes, delivers and supports the robot, and our team works with you on configuration, site preparation and the practical questions that arise once a humanoid becomes part of your daily operations.

Background

UBTECH and the Walker family

UBTECH is a robotics company that has built its name on humanoid machines, from compact educational robots to life-sized bipedal platforms. Walker is the name it gives to its full-size humanoids, a family that covers commercial, service and industrial roles and that you can explore in our UBTECH Walker category. Walker X sits in that line as a commercial humanoid: a robot designed to work in public-facing environments rather than behind a factory fence. Its proportions, its expressive face and its ability to use ordinary household equipment all point to a machine built for rooms designed for people.

Six AI technologies in one body

Walker X is a highly advanced AI robot that incorporates six cutting-edge AI technologies. Those capabilities run on substantial onboard computing: an Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2 processor paired with an NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card with 384 cores. The software stack is built on UBTECH's ROSA framework, running on Ubuntu with Linux RT Preempt and Android. A real-time Linux kernel of this kind is generally chosen where motors must respond within strict timing limits, as balance and walking demand, while Android typically supports the interactive, screen-based side of a service robot. Development teams also benefit from Webots, the simulation platform for Walker X, which allows behaviours to be tested virtually before they run on the physical robot.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the package contents, the ambient operating temperature, the sensor resolution or the overall dimensions beyond the height; they are confirmed at quotation.

What can the Walker X do with its hands?

The hands are where Walker X separates itself from robots that merely move and display information. Each hand has six degrees of freedom, and each arm has seven, giving the robot enough articulation to reach, grasp and manipulate objects in a way that resembles human motion. Walker X is able to use refrigerators, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners and other household appliances, which means it can work with equipment designed for human hands rather than requiring custom fixtures.

Load handling follows the same practical logic. A single arm holds 1.5kg in its extended state, the robot can carry 10kg, and it can walk with 3kg held in both hands. With a single arm span of 600mm and servo joint torque ranging from 4.5Nm to 200Nm, the robot spans delicate positioning at the fingers and powerful movement at the major joints. For a host organisation, this translates into demonstrations that go beyond waving: serving an item, opening a door to a cabinet, or presenting an object to a guest.

What makes the Walker X different from a wheeled service robot?

Wheeled service robots are common in lobbies and restaurants, and they do their job well on flat, open floors. A bipedal humanoid answers a different question: how does a robot operate where floors change level and tasks are designed around the human body? Walker X walks at up to 3km/h, steps up and down heights of up to 15cm and handles slopes of up to 20°, so a low step or a gentle ramp does not have to end its route.

The humanoid form also changes how people respond. A robot at 130cm with a curved, expressive face and human-like arms invites interaction in a way a kiosk on wheels rarely does. Its 41 degrees of freedom, including three in the neck, let it turn towards a visitor and gesture naturally. For organisations whose aim is to demonstrate technological leadership as much as to complete a task, that presence is a central part of the value.

Who is the Walker X for?

Corporate headquarters and visitor centres are a natural home. A humanoid that greets guests, presents information on its curved screen and handles objects makes a clear statement about an organisation's ambitions, particularly in a region investing heavily in innovation and smart cities.

Exhibition organisers and pavilion operators form a second group. At trade shows, national showcases and innovation weeks, Walker X draws attention and gives visitors a tangible encounter with advanced robotics.

Universities and research institutes will value the software side: the ROSA framework, a Linux RT Preempt real-time environment and Webots simulation make the robot a platform for work on locomotion, manipulation and human-robot interaction, not merely a display piece.

Smart-home developers and appliance showrooms can use the robot's ability to operate refrigerators, coffee machines and vacuum cleaners to demonstrate connected living in a vivid, human-scale way. Hospitality groups and government innovation programmes round out the picture, using Walker X for guest engagement and public outreach. Buyers comparing it with other full-size platforms can browse our Bipedal Humanoids category, and our team will advise which model fits a given brief.

What is the Walker X used for?

1. Visitor reception – greeting guests at headquarters and directing them with gestures and on-screen content.
2. Exhibitions and showcases – attracting audiences at pavilions, trade fairs and innovation events.
3. Appliance demonstrations – operating refrigerators, coffee machines and vacuum cleaners in smart-home showrooms.
4. Hospitality service – carrying and presenting items to guests in hotels and premium venues.
5. Research and teaching – serving as a platform for locomotion, manipulation and interaction studies with ROSA and Webots.
6. Public outreach – introducing citizens and students to robotics at museums, science centres and government events.

Pricing and Availability

The UBTECH Walker X is supplied on quotation, because every installation differs in configuration, training needs and site conditions. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation around your intended application, so you receive a proposal that reflects what your project actually requires. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. To begin, request your personalised quotation using the form available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall and heavy is the Walker X?

Walker X stands 130cm tall and weighs 63kg. Each arm has a span of 600mm.

How long does the battery last?

The lithium battery, rated at 54.6V/10Ah and weighing 3.6 kg, provides a usage time of 2h under combined working conditions. A full charge takes 2h.

Can the Walker X climb stairs or ramps?

It steps up and down heights of up to 15cm and handles slopes of up to 20°. On level ground it walks at up to 3km/h.

How much can the robot carry?

Walker X can carry 10kg or walk with 3kg held in both hands. A single arm holds 1.5kg in its extended state.

What software does the Walker X run?

It runs the ROSA software framework on Ubuntu with Linux RT Preempt and Android. Webots is the simulation platform.

What computing hardware powers the Walker X?

Walker X uses an Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2 processor with an NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card with 384 cores. This onboard computing drives its six AI technologies.

Where can I buy the UBTECH Walker X and what does it cost?

You can buy the UBTECH Walker X from Robots Middle East, which supplies it across the Middle East. Pricing depends on your configuration and project, so please request a quotation and our team will respond with a tailored proposal.

Summary

The UBTECH Walker X shows its intelligence on its face and proves it with its body. The curved, expressive screen invites people in; the 41 degrees of freedom, dexterous hands and steady bipedal gait let the robot follow that invitation with real action, from carrying loads to operating the appliances found in any home or office. Substantial onboard computing and an open, simulation-friendly software stack make it as useful to researchers as to the organisations that want to impress their visitors. For a project in the Middle East that calls for a humanoid people will remember, this page is the starting point.