CompaniesRobotics maker bets on realism to answer demand for companionship, counselingTwo entry-level models from UBTech Robotics' new U1 series of humanoid robots. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)ITSURO FUJINOJuly 1, 2026 03:43 JSTSHENZHEN -- Chinese manufacturer UBTech Robotics launched Tuesday new humanoid robots that more closely resemble people than its industrial products, aiming to expand into more consumer-oriented applications.