UBTECH walker CvsXPeng Iron
For international expo pavilions (live deployment at expo 2025 osaka as china pavilion tour guide), walker C is easier to deploy today — Iron is the longer bet on capability.
walker C
2 wins
Iron
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 68Deployment readiness62
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 66Price accessibility10
- 52ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 45Labor replacement55
- No official payload/carrying capacity published; official spec lists arm weight of 5 kg (wingspan 500 mm), not lifting capacityPayload22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps
- Up to 6 km/h walking/joggingSpeed2 meters per second (~6.5 feet per second) in testing
- Up to 4 hours on standby; 2 hours walking, 4 hours standing per chargeBatteryAll-solid-state batteries with ultra-high energy density; runtime duration not publicly disclosed
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit68
- 72Future potential78
- Approximately 1630 mm heightFootprint1.73 m tall; width and depth not disclosed
walker C · Best for
International expo pavilions (live deployment at Expo 2025 Osaka as China Pavilion tour guide)
Iron · Best for
Retail showroom product demonstrator in 200+ sq m spaces with steady foot traffic
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose walker C. If the goal is to be ready when Iron's capabilities mature, track it.