Archive · 28 Nov 2025
China Trials Humanoid Robots for Border Security
China is going to try out humanoid robots at a border crossing with Vietnam.
These robots, made by a company called UBTech, will help with things like guiding people and managing the border.
The robots can even change their own batteries!
This is part of China's plan to become a leader in robotics.
The robots will start arriving in December, and the government hopes this will help the robotics industry grow.
Some people are worried that there might be too many robots being made without enough jobs for them, but for now, this trial is an exciting step forward.
China to trial humanoid robots for border security and crowd control near the Vietnam border.
UBTech Robotics secured a $37 million contract to supply Walker robots for the project.
Walker robots feature self-contained power systems for automatic battery swapping.
The project aims to test real-world applications, including border management and logistics.
China's humanoid robotics industry is projected to reach ¥82 billion by 2025, potentially half of global sales.
- Who
- China, UBTech Robotics
- What
- Deployment of humanoid robots for border security
- When
- Testing to begin in December
- Where
- Near the China-Vietnam border
- Why
- To integrate advanced robotics into public services and border management
- Contract Value
- US$37 million (Rs 330 Crore Approx.)
- Robot Model
- UBTech's Walker robots
- Testing Location
- Near China-Vietnam border
- Delivery Start Date
- December
- Projected Industry Value (2025)
- ¥82 billion