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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

UNBELIEVABLE: Robot that will never betray you is worlds first mass produced humanoid - Caught on Camera

A woman interacts with a humanoid robot during the launch of the U1 humanoid robot produced by UWORLD, a brand under UBTECH Robotics, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province on 30 June, 2026 - (AFP via Getty Images)

A leading Chinese manufacturer has unveiled a lifelike humanoid robot designed to serve as a close companion for single and elderly people.

Shenzhen-based UBTech said its U1 robot is the world’s first hyper-realistic humanoid that is ready for mass production.

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