Alpha 1S
DiscontinuedBuilt by UBTECH Robotics · China· Launched 2013
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Overview
The Alpha 1S, released in 2013, was UBTECH's first compact programmable humanoid robot. The 16-degree-of-freedom desktop robot is aimed at consumer and education users: it can walk, dance and perform scripted routines, and is programmed through a companion mobile app, showcasing UBTECH's early servo and motion-control work.
Flagship features
- Designed as an educational/entertainment robot with dance and programming capabilities
- Bluetooth mobile app control with no advanced autonomous capabilities
- Digital servo drives for precise movement control
- Marketed primarily as a STEM learning tool rather than industrial/service robot
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Service humanoid
- Bipedal
- No
- RM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- G-sensor, Infrared ranging, 3-axis gyroscope
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Flat indoor
- Modular programming
- No
- No
- No
- Chinese
- Commercial
- Educational
- Education
- US$40K to US$80K
- Purchase
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- 59 cm
- 3.97 kg
- 16
- 3
- 1 h
- 2 h
Taller than 6% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec
Heavier than 6% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 18% of 237 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 2% of 190 Humanoid robots with this spec
Lasts longer than 5% of 209 Humanoid robots with this spec
Charges faster than 35% of 88 Humanoid robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- 娱乐
- bipedal
- Target Industries
- consumer
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 500
Sensing & perception4
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Controls & integration1
- Yes
Buying & support3
- Country Of Origin
- CN
- Is Research Grade
- No
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- No
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Nov 2025DeploymentWalker S2 mass production and delivery begins
- 2025DeploymentWalker S2 enters China's 5G-enabled wind power smart factory
- 2025FundingShare sale and debt financing
- 2025MilestoneOrders exceed 800 million yuan
- 2025LaunchUBTECH Walker Tienkung Humanoid Robot for Academic Research and Education
- 2025MilestoneWalker Tienkung showcased at World Robot Conference 2025
- Dec 2023MilestoneHong Kong listing
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UBTECH Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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- Oct 8UBTECH, FAW-Volkswagen partner on humanoid robots for logistics and smart manufacturing
- Sep 14UBTech reveals world-first robot factory that can build an android every ten minutes — and it's been joined by the 'first fully automated three-dimensional warehouse'
UBTECH Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Alpha 1S?
- The Alpha 1S is developed by UBTECH Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Alpha 1S?
- The Alpha 1S is a Humanoid robot made by UBTECH Robotics.
- How much does the Alpha 1S cost?
- The Alpha 1S is priced up to US$650.
- When was the Alpha 1S launched?
- The Alpha 1S was launched in 2013.
- What are the key specifications of the Alpha 1S?
- Key specifications of the Alpha 1S: form factor service humanoid, height 59 cm, weight 3.97 kg, mobility bipedal, moving joints 16.
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