Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

The Hong Kong-listed robotics company is targeting companionship, eldercare and romance-game applications as it seeks a second growth engine

UBTech's U1 companion humanoid robot generated $334M in pre-orders within four weeks of launch, with 5,000 units ordered at prices up to $137,500.

Robotics maker bets on realism to answer demand for companionship, counseling

UBTech lancia i robot umanoidi U1: compagnia emotiva per single e anziani a partire da 15.500 euro.