Tendon-driven design
DroidUp says the robot combines tendons with small motors distributed across the body, and that its joint stiffness can be adjusted for more natural movement. [1]
Price & availability
from $23,650
Starting · USD · ReportedReported — stated by a credible third party
Original price: CNY 169,800
Source: Humanoid robot sales expand on e-commerce platforms ↗ · Jun 24, 2025
Standard X2 launch price. Converted at 1 CNY = 0.1393 USD on 9 June 2025; X2 Pro was CNY 249,800.
Product overview
About DroidUp Walker II
Walker II (行者二号) is a full-size bipedal humanoid from DroidUp, the brand of Shanghai Zhuoyide Robotics Co., Ltd. The product page describes it as a modular humanoid built on bionic tendon-driven technology, with tendons working alongside small motors distributed through the body. The listed figures are 170 cm, 32 kg and 30 degrees of freedom, with hand DoF not specified.
The page gives a maximum step speed of 9 km/h, about 2.5 m/s, although its introduction text says 3 m/s. It lists up to six hours of dynamic endurance, a 40 kg total load (5 kg per arm), 6 TOPS of on-device compute and 200 TOPS of cloud compute for embodied AI. Sensing includes six groups of depth, infrared and colour vision sensors and an eight-microphone array. The page says the robot can climb 30-degree slopes and 15 cm steps.
Walker II went on public sale through JD.com on 9 June 2025 in two configurations. DroidUp told Chinese press that the standard X2 cost CNY 169,800 and could be delivered within a week, while the flagship X2 Pro cost CNY 249,800 with a 60-day lead time. The standard price converts to about US$23,650 at the 9 June 2025 exchange rate. Press also reported that Walker II placed third in the 2025 Beijing E-Town half-marathon.
Capabilities
Key features
Terrain handling
The product page lists climbing of 30-degree slopes and 15 cm steps, and says the robot adapts to gravel, slopes and stairs. [1]
On-device and cloud compute
On-device compute is listed at 6 TOPS. A further 200 TOPS is available through cloud-based embodied-AI services. [1]
Reported half-marathon result
A 12 August 2025 Chinese news report says Walker II finished third in the Beijing E-Town half-marathon and was due to carry the flag at the World Humanoid Robot Games opening ceremony. [3]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- 2.5 m/sOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]9 km/h maximum step speed from the spec table; the introduction text states 3 m/s
Power
- Runtime
- 6 hOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Dynamic endurance up to 6 h per product page; test conditions not stated
Hands & Manipulation
- Payload
- 40 kgOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Total load per product page; the page also lists 5 kg per arm
Compute & Sensing
Show unknown fields (7)
Mobility
- Peak joint torque
- Not published
Power
- Battery
- Not published
- Charge time
- Not published
- Swappable battery
- Not published
Hands & Manipulation
- DoF per hand
- Not published
- Hand / end effector
- Not published
Compute & Sensing
- AI stack
- Not published
Quick answers
DroidUp Walker II FAQ
How much does DroidUp Walker II cost?
DroidUp Walker II is listed at from $23,650 (Starting, reported). The source also states CNY 169,800. [5][6]
Can you buy DroidUp Walker II?
Yes. DroidUp Walker II has a verified official order or preorder page and availability is listed from Jun 9, 2025. [1][2]
How tall is DroidUp Walker II and how much does it weigh?
DroidUp Walker II is 170 cm tall and weighs 32 kg (Per DroidUp product page). [1]
How fast is DroidUp Walker II?
Its stated maximum speed is 2.5 m/s; 9 km/h maximum step speed from the spec table; the introduction text states 3 m/s. [1]
How long does the DroidUp Walker II battery last?
The stated runtime is 6 hours per charge; Dynamic endurance up to 6 h per product page; test conditions not stated. [1]
How much can DroidUp Walker II carry?
The listed payload is 40 kg; Total load per product page; the page also lists 5 kg per arm. [1]
How many degrees of freedom does DroidUp Walker II have?
DroidUp Walker II has 30 listed degrees of freedom; Whole-body total per product page; hand DoF not specified. [1]
Who makes DroidUp Walker II?
DroidUp Walker II is made by DroidUp, based in China. [1]
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Evaluation footprint
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]DroidUp Walker II product page (双足人形机器人 行者二号) ↗DroidUp · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]DroidUp JD.com storefront (linked from the product page) ↗JD.com · other · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]Chinese news report on DroidUp Walker II at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games (reprint) ↗China.com (reprint of 今日热点网) · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]Walker II goes on sale ↗Dahe Cailifang · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [5]Humanoid robot sales expand on e-commerce platforms ↗Laodong Daily via Sina Finance · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [6]CNY to USD historical exchange rates for 2025 ↗ValutaFX · database · accessed Oct 8, 2026