{"id":285698,"date":"2026-07-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/chinese-firm-sells-hyper-real-always-loyal-humanoid-robots\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T12:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:35:11","slug":"chinese-firm-sells-hyper-real-always-loyal-humanoid-robots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/chinese-firm-sells-hyper-real-always-loyal-humanoid-robots\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese firm sells hyper-real, \u2018always loyal\u2019 humanoid robots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese firm sells hyper-real, \u2018always loyal\u2019 humanoid robots<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.taipeitimes.com\/News\/biz\/archives\/2026\/07\/05\/2003860234<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-07-04 12:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.taipeitimes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketed to singles and people older than 60 years old, the humanoid robots are touted to be the cure
\nfor loneliness, fitted with an artificial intelligence tool that gets to know its user over time<\/h3>\n

Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users artificial intelligence (AI)-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.<\/p>\n

The company UBTech says its U1 robot \u2014 equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors and listening microphones \u2014 is the world\u2019s first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production.<\/p>\n

Touted as an antidote to loneliness, the robots are priced at 119,800 yuan (US$17,600) for the most basic type and 990,000 yuan (US$145,700) for an \u201cultra\u201d version with more advanced features.<\/p>\n

Photo: AP<\/p>\n

\u201cOur bionic robots can accompany you for a lifetime,\u201d Michael Tam, head of UBTech\u2019s brand UWorld, said on Tuesday at a launch event in the southern Chinese tech hub Shenzhen.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will never betray you, will always be loyal to you, and will love you unconditionally.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you pay enough, the androids\u2019 hair, face and outfits can be customized to resemble a loved one, a celebrity or an imaginary character.<\/p>\n

Male and female U1s can speak through an AI tool programmed by the company to offer soothing words if it detects fatigue or stress, and get to know its user over time.<\/p>\n

The product is mainly aimed at single people and those aged more than 60 \u2014 a \u201ccolossal market\u201d in China of around 120 million and 320 million respectively, Tam said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese people have a great need for companionship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

UBTech says it has already had more than 13,300 pre-orders, with deliveries…<\/p>\n

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