The world's largest electronics manufacturer Foxconn has introduced humanoid robots to assemble smartphones

On January 15, 2025, the Chinese robot developer UBTech from Shenzhen announced a partnership agreement with the world's largest contract manufacturer. Within electronic engineers Foxconn the framework of the contract humanoid machines UBTech Walker S1 , they will help in the manufacture. smartphones Apple iPhone

The Walker S1 is 1.72 metres tall and weighs 76kg. The robot was specially designed to perform various tasks in production - from conducting visual quality control to carrying objects of different sizes. This humanoid machine can twist screws with an electric screwdriver, assemble components and sort parts. The equipment includes all kinds of sensors and stereoscopic cameras. Thanks to special algorithms, the robot is able to adapt to the environment, effectively performing tasks in various conditions.

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Walker S1 was reportedly trained in logistics operations for months at Foxtron's Foxconn subsidiary plant in Shenzhen's Longhua district. At the iPhone assembly facility, the robot will be used to perform routine operations, in particular, to move products, sort and check quality. Priority will be given to automating tasks that potentially affect the health of workers - this is lifting and carrying weights, etc.

The UBTech and Foxconn partnership will also focus on improving opportunities robot in terms of perception of the surrounding space and self-decision making. It is assumed that this will contribute to accelerating the introduction of technologies artificial intelligence and advanced robotic systems in production. Walker S1 robots are also planned to be used at Foxconn's production plant. electric vehicles^[1]

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