At the 2026 World Robot Conference held in Beijing on August 20, UBTECH Robotics (stock code: 9880.HK), renowned as the "first humanoid robot stock," officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singtel. The collaboration is set to merge their respective core strengths, delving into the deep integration of embodied AI robot technology with advanced communication service capabilities. Together, they aim to drive the efficient implementation and large-scale deployment of robotic solutions within enterprise operational settings, injecting fresh momentum into the industrial digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.
As a global frontrunner in embodied AI commercialization, UBTECH Robotics boasts full-stack capabilities in humanoid robot technology and stands as one of the few enterprises worldwide covering all three major application arenas: industrial manufacturing, commercial services, and home companionship. In 2025, the company achieved the top global ranking in both delivery volume and revenue for full-size embodied AI humanoid robots. Its products have already achieved large-scale adoption across diverse sectors, including automotive manufacturing, smart logistics, power grid maintenance, and commercial services, demonstrating mature scenario adaptation and project delivery expertise that provide clients with comprehensive, end-to-end humanoid robot application solutions.
Singtel, a leading telecommunications and enterprise services provider in Asia, brings substantial expertise in communication technology and a robust track record in digital transformation services. Its dependable 5G network infrastructure, comprehensive enterprise service framework, and localized operational knowledge will offer solid network support and service assurance for the deployment of robotic solutions, empowering enterprise clients to seamlessly integrate intelligent technology with their operational workflows.
Within this partnership, both entities will undertake deep exploration into enterprise-grade robot applications. Leveraging UBTECH Robotics' advanced humanoid robot technology and product portfolio as the foundation—and capitalizing on Singtel's mature 5G network capabilities, broad enterprise customer base, and specialized service expertise—the collaboration will craft robotic application solutions tailored to a range of operational contexts. The goal is to enable businesses to adopt and scale intelligent robots more effectively, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and elevating levels of intelligence.
This initiative is also set to enrich Singtel's portfolio of enterprise robotics products and services within Singapore, bolstering its intelligent industry ecosystem and offering corporate clients across various sectors more innovative digital transformation instruments.
This agreement represents a significant milestone in UBTECH Robotics' global expansion strategy and its push into the Asia-Pacific enterprise market, marking a pioneering example of cross-industry integration between embodied AI and communication networks. Using this partnership as a springboard, both companies will continue to identify intelligence needs across different industries, refine standardized solutions suited to business operations, and lower the financial and technical hurdles for enterprises to adopt advanced intelligent equipment. In doing so, they aim to accelerate the commercialization and broader adoption of embodied AI technologies throughout the Asia-Pacific region.