UBTECH lists 17 servos, a programmable Raspberry Pi board and an app for motion control and Blockly programming.
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UBTECH Yanshee
A small programmable humanoid for learners building movement and interaction projects. It suits guided coding; recognition features alone do not make it a dependable conversational companion.
BodyNearly fifteen inches tall.Manufacturer source
ActuationSeventeen servos.Manufacturer source
ComputeProgrammable Raspberry Pi platform.Manufacturer source
ProgrammingPython, C/C++, Java, Perl and Blockly/app workflows described.Manufacturer source
Recorded specifications, with their source limits. These are not our measurements. See all specifications and configurations
Price and availability
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Three proposed tasks. Ten attempts at each suitable task, with the outcome, time and human help recorded. Confirm the exact robot, software and safe setup first. These tasks are not evidence that this robot can do them.
Perform one documented movement
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Return to the starting pose on command
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Repeat the movement on a permitted surface
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Tested by ROBODROMO
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
Capability and readiness are separate. These written findings are not a numerical rating or a physical test.
Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
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Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Programming and debugging humanoid behaviour. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Judge the supplied development experience. Recognition features alone do not establish general conversation or learning outcomes.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The maker advertises face, image and voice recognition, and lists Python, C/C++, Java and Perl as coding languages. These are feature claims, not assessed task results.
Source 1The page presents senior-school and university use and 60 course hours. It does not establish that every regional offer includes the same teaching materials.
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Specifications and configuration
Technical reference
Specifications and configuration
The figures and features below come from the named sources. They are not independent measurements. Optional hardware and conflicting revisions are kept separate.
| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Servos and controller | UBTECH lists 17 servos, a programmable Raspberry Pi board and an app for motion control and Blockly programming. | Source 1 |
| Programming and sensing | The maker advertises face, image and voice recognition, and lists Python, C/C++, Java and Perl as coding languages. These are feature claims, not assessed task results. | Source 1 |
An omitted measurement is unknown in this review, not zero or unsupported. Check the exact hardware edition and documentation before ordering or designing around it.
Nearly fifteen inches tall.
Manufacturer sourceSeventeen servos.
Manufacturer sourceProgrammable Raspberry Pi platform.
Manufacturer sourcePython, C/C++, Java, Perl and Blockly/app workflows described.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet UBTECH Yanshee
Keep Yanshee separate from UBTECH Alpha and Walker robots. Verify the board revision, sensor package, software image and curriculum supplied. The product page captured on 27 October 2026 names Raspberry Pi without establishing an exact board generation, so this profile does not infer one.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
For a classroom, test the full lesson workflow: connection, programming, execution, saving work and recovery after an error. Count the teacher assistance required, not just whether a prepared routine runs. Ask whether school-managed devices can install the app and whether lessons work without internet access. Confirm the current operating-system image, library versions and security-update policy before relying on older tutorials. Speech and camera activities need clear decisions about recording, account access and deletion. None of those deployment details is verified here. Request a written offer covering robot configuration, curriculum language, replacement servos, battery service, warranty and delivery. There is no checked price or UK stock claim in this profile. Educational usefulness should be judged by repeatable learning activities and manageable support needs.
Support, software and repairs
UBTECH links developer resources and a sixty-hour curriculum. Confirm the Raspberry Pi revision, battery/runtime, OS image, supported app and included sensors for the exact kit. Ask about replacement servos, recovery access and warranty. Speech/cloud examples may require services beyond the local robot software.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- No independent learning-outcome or physical task assessment.
- Current app compatibility, software maintenance and exact board revision unresolved.
- Recognition features do not establish autonomous household assistance.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
UNBOXING Yanshee Humanoid AI Robot by UBTECH - feat Apple Vision Pro!
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Published by KhanFlicks. Independent unboxing. Apple Vision Pro shown in the video is not part of the standard robot. This is third-party coverage, not a Robodromo test or endorsement.
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Sources and checks
03 / Recorded evidence
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- ubtrobot.com Source checked 2026-10-27
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Manufacturer specifications and support
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Video and publisher attribution
YouTube title and publisher checked against the named model. Independent unboxing. Apple Vision Pro shown in the video is not part of the standard robot. Not watched in full; not an independent performance assessment.
Source checked 2026-10-31
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How sure are we?
3 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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