Donna Danna (1 Dec 2025)
"China To Deploy Battery-Swapping Humanoid Robots For Patrols Along Vietnam Border"


"The deployment will involve UBTech’s Walker S2, a model launched in July and described as the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomously replacing its own battery." FULL STORY at above link.

"One of the robot’s most notable features is its autonomous hot-swappable dual-battery system. UBTech says the Walker S2 can replace its own depleted battery with a fully charged one in about three minutes, allowing nearly continuous 24-hour operation without manual intervention."

"Standing at around 1.76 metres tall, the Walker S2 features a highly articulated body with 52 degrees of freedom, including fourth-generation dexterous hands with 11 degrees of freedom each. These enable sub-millimetre precision for tasks such as assembly and grasping."

"The robot can handle loads of up to 15 kilograms (33 pounds) per arm across a workspace stretching from ground level to 1.8 metres. High-torque joints in the waist enable deep squatting and stooping, supporting operations that require strength and flexibility." FULL STORY at above link.