Beyond the Wheel, the Iron Men Set Out: Automakers Plunge Into Robotics Area

22 Mar 2026 | Abstracted from Gasgoo

Chinese automakers are moving aggressively into humanoid robotics, seeing it as the next frontier of embodied intelligence. Companies like XPENG, Li Auto, GAC, Changan, Geely, and BYD are developing robots or integrating robotics tech using shared EV components such as sensors, motors, and AI. Despite high costs and technical hurdles, the industry expects major progress and real‑world deployment between 2026 and 2028.

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