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UBTech Humanoid Robots: Real or CGI? Figure AI CEO's Skepticism Explained

[HPP] Brett AdcockDecember 20, 20253 min
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Viral Robot Video Controversy

  • 💡 UBTech released a viral video showcasing its Walker S2 humanoid robots in a vast warehouse, depicting hundreds moving in synchronized formation.
  • 🚀 The footage quickly went viral, drawing comparisons to sci-fi films due to its polished and mesmerizing presentation.
  • ✅ UBTech has secured a $37 million contract to deploy these robots at border crossings between China and Vietnam.

Figure AI CEO's Skepticism

  • 💬 Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of Figure, a leading US robotics firm, publicly expressed strong doubts about the video's authenticity.
  • 🔍 Adcock claimed the clip was fabricated, suggesting that most robots beyond the foreground were CGI (computer-generated imagery).
  • ⚠️ He highlighted inconsistent reflections and lighting patterns on the robots as classic red flags for visual effects.

UBTech's Response and Lingering Doubts

  • ⚡ In response to the accusations, UBTech quickly released a new video captured by an FPV drone, featuring unedited raw audio.
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