MATRIX-3 vs U1
Humanoid robot spec comparison — Matrix Robotics vs UBTECH.
Matrix Robotics
MATRIX-3
56 / 100 Robo2u Score
Third-generation humanoid with woven tactile skin and a 27-DOF cable-driven hand for dexterous tool use
UBTECH
U1
79 / 100 Robo2u Score
Full-size ultra-realistic companionship humanoid from UBTech with a lifelike appearance
| Spec | MATRIX-3 | U1 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-01 | 2026-06 |
| Status | Pilot | Pre-order |
| Height | 170 cm | — |
| Payload | — | — |
| Degrees of freedom | — | 88 |
| Runtime | 240 min | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Price | — | $17.6k |
| Robo2u Score | 56 | 79 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Humanoid Showdown for the full field.
