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China to Deploy Humanoid Robots at Customs on Vietnam Border
UBTECH Robotics will deploy Walker S2 humanoid robots at a border checkpoint in Fangchenggang under a $37 million contract.
What happened
Earth.com reported on April 16, 2026, that China’s UBTECH Robotics had won a $37 million contract to begin deploying Walker S2 humanoid robots this month at customs in Fangchenggang, near the Vietnam border. The robots have an autonomous battery-swapping function and will support inspection work. The company develops humanoid robots for industrial and public service applications.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/hyuumanoidorobotto-kokkyou-keibi-ninmu-ni-sonae-ru-douga-ga-f5d68f. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.