In many parts of the world, the idea of robots replacing humans still sounds like science fiction, but in the most populous country on the planet – it’s already reality. There, it is completely normal to encounter automated assistants in restaurants, where they deliver food, or to find them in supermarkets cleaning the floors.
A journalist from Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed the growing presence of such technology through personal experience. During a stay at a hotel in Shenzhen, he encountered a robot that independently used the elevator, performing tasks like deliveries or cleaning, moving between floors with no human assistance.
A visit to UBTECH Robotics, located in Shenzhen, revealed the scale of development in the field of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in the production of humanoid robots applicable in various areas—from education to industrial automation.
UBTECH’s most advanced product is the Walker S2, a human-sized robot with impressive capabilities. Equipped with two batteries and an autonomous battery-replacement system, it can work continuously. It’s already in use across multiple sectors, including the automotive industry, where it performs complex tasks such as assembly and quality inspections.
Another notable creation is the Alpha Mini, designed for educational purposes. This compact device is used in schools, can understand speech, express emotions, read even upside-down pages, and teach programming. It demonstrates just how integrated technology has already become in China’s educational system.