Humanoid Robots Can Swap Their Own Batteries Now | What The Future

Robot Technology & Innovation - Ubitech's Walker S2 robot features autonomous battery swapping, enabling near 24/7 operation [1] - The Walker S2 utilizes five-finger end effectors and a dual-battery system for continuous power during battery changes [2] - The robot exhibits hypermobility, similar to Atlas from Boston Dynamics and G1 from Unree [3] Swarm Intelligence & Collaboration - Ubitech developed "Swarm Intelligence," allowing multiple robots to collaborate on tasks [4] - Demonstrations show robots lifting objects and handing items to each other [4][5] - Figure's Helix AI showcases similar collaborative capabilities in humanoid robots [5] Industry Applications & Competition - Ubitech and Figure are testing robots for automotive manufacturing, partnering with Zeer and BMW respectively [5][6] - Ubitech's robots have been shown performing various tasks, including delivering flowers and training for a robot half marathon [6] - The humanoid robot games in China will likely push robots to their limits, potentially requiring battery swapping stations [6][7]