A $20,000 ‘home companion’ robot from China to debut this year
As Tesla promises $20,000 to $30,000 Optimus robots by 2026, Chinese rival UBTech prepares to launch competing home companion this year despite recent losses.
A UBTech humanoid robot is on display during the 27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo at China National Convention Center on May 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. Image: Getty Images
A UBTech humanoid robot is on display during the 27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo at China National Convention Center on May 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. Image: Getty Images