UBTECH Walker S2 Timeline

Last updated: 2026-08-26

2026
July 2026
Border customs deployment reported live
A deployment at Fangchenggang border customs is reported as operational. Primary confirmation from UBTECH was still outstanding at the time of writing, so this entry should be treated as reported rather than confirmed.
January 2026
Airbus cooperation agreement
UBTECH announces a cooperation agreement with Airbus covering early-stage testing of the Walker S2 in aerospace manufacturing settings.
2025
Late December 2025
1,000th unit delivered
UBTECH reports delivery of the 1,000th Walker S2, on a Dongfeng Liuzhou production line — a volume figure very few humanoid manufacturers have matched.
17 November 2025
Mass production and first deliveries
Mass production begins and first customer deliveries are announced, with cumulative orders reported to exceed ¥800m at that point.
17 July 2025
Walker S2 unveiled with autonomous battery swap
UBTECH reveals the Walker S2 and demonstrates the robot removing and replacing its own battery pack — presented as a world first for a humanoid of this class.

Dates and figures reflect publicly available reporting at the time of writing. Manufacturer claims have not been independently verified.

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