By Anthony Marcus for Eurasia Business News, July 26, 2025. Article n°1655.
China launches world’s first robot that can run by itself 24/7 — watch it change its own batteries in unsettling new footage. The Walker S2 humanoid robot, which can change its own battery when it’s running low on power, could potentially be left to run on its own forever.
The Walker S2, developed by Chinese company UBTech, is the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomously swapping its own batteries, allowing it to operate continuously 24/7 without human intervention.
Autonomous Battery Swap: The robot uses a dual 48-volt lithium battery system. When one battery runs low, Walker S2 walks to its charging station, removes the depleted battery from its back, docks it to recharge, picks up a fully charged battery from the station, and installs it—all without external help, completing the swap in about three minutes.
Continuous Operation: This capability enables the robot to effectively run nonstop, vastly reducing downtime compared to robots that need manual recharging. It manages power dynamically, switching to its backup battery as needed and deciding whether to swap or recharge based on task urgency.
Physical Specs and Mobility: Standing 5 feet 3 inches (162 cm) tall and weighing 95 pounds (43 kg), Walker S2 has 20 movable joints and advanced mobility allowing it to navigate industrial environments, factories, and warehouses autonomously.
Use Cases and Deployment: It is already deployed in pilot programs on production lines of companies like BYD, Nio, and Zeekr. The robot is suited for demanding industrial settings that require continuous, reliable work such as moving parts, assembling components, and logistics tasks.
Connectivity and Intelligence: Equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3D stereoscopic vision, Walker S2 can adapt to its environment and operate with real-time autonomy without external cloud instructions.
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This breakthrough in robotics addresses a longstanding challenge of balancing battery life with operational uptime by enabling robots to autonomously maintain their power supply, marking a significant advance toward truly self-sustaining machines in industry.
Videos released by UBTech show the robot calmly performing the battery swap process, which emphasizes the potential for humanoid robots like Walker S2 to run indefinitely – limited mainly by mechanical wear, not power—making it a landmark innovation in robotics autonomy.
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