The Walker S2 humanoid robot can swap its own battery when power runs low, allowing it to function on its own indefinitely.
Built by China’s UBTECH, this groundbreaking robot stands 162 centimeters tall and weighs 43 kilograms—roughly the size of a small adult.
It runs on a 48-volt lithium dual-battery system, which provides roughly two hours of walking or four hours of standing before it must swap batteries.
When drained, the battery needs about 90 minutes to recharge completely.
Fully Self-Operating Battery Replacement
As Live Science highlights, the robot’s standout feature—described by UBTECH as a world first—is its ability to remove and replace its own battery without any human assistance.
In footage released on YouTube on July 17, the Walker S2 moves to a charging station and performs an autonomous battery swap.
Positioning itself with its back to the station, the robot uses its arms to detach the battery mounted on its back and place it into an empty charging slot. It then picks up a fresh battery from the station and installs it in its own battery port.
By replacing its battery whenever one runs low, the robot can function autonomously around the clock, seven days a week.
The Walker S2 is intended for settings like factories or public spaces where a humanoid robot can welcome and assist customers.
According to Live Science, it features 20 degrees of freedom—referring to the range of motion in its joints—and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
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