As the idea of an autonomous workforce slowly trudges closer to a reality, the hurdles of dying batteries or, even worse, being tethered to a power supply become more apparent. UBTech is now showcasing an interesting solution to this problem with the Walker S2 humanoid robot.
The Walker S2 has a dual-battery design, and when one begins to run low, on power, the Walker S2 can approach a battery station, rotate its torso, and utilize tools at the end of its arms to swap out its own batter. UBTech says that this allows the Walker S2 to deliver near-24/7 continuous operation. The Walker S2’s unique ability was showcased in the humanoid robot’s initial reveal, so additional details such as full specs, a release date, and pricing information has yet to be unveiled.
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