UBTECH Robotics has secured an order for 400 U1 Pro humanoid robots from Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings, a Chinese luxury automotive dealership group, as the robot manufacturer expands its presence in consumer-facing applications.
The companies announced a strategic cooperation agreement on November 11, with UBTECH planning to deliver the initial 400 robots before the end of 2026. The order is the first large purchase of its lifelike humanoids that UBTECH has publicly disclosed, according to Chinese media reporting citing the company.
The U1 Pro is the higher-end full-body version of UBTECH’s U1 series, introduced in June 2026. Unlike the company’s Walker industrial humanoids, the U1 series is designed for human-facing interactions. The Pro model is listed at RMB 169,800 on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com. At that retail price, 400 units would represent RMB 67.92 million, although the actual contract value has not been disclosed.
Yongda plans to use the initial robots for product demonstrations, sales promotion and customer service. The partnership also covers robot sales and leasing, application development and technical support for automotive retail environments. The companies intend to develop solutions that can be replicated across dealerships and other customer-facing locations.
UBTECH and Yongda also plan to establish a robot experience and exhibition center in Shanghai, showcasing UBTECH’s broader product lineup. The partners will explore dedicated robot displays within existing dealerships and develop local delivery, maintenance and after-sales services.
The agreement gives UBTECH access to Yongda’s multi-city dealership network and established customer base. It also extends the manufacturer’s commercial activities beyond factory automation into retail distribution and services. The announced purchase covers 400 units, with deliveries still pending; neither company has confirmed that the robots are already operating across Yongda’s stores.
