Gasgoo Munich- CATL and robotics developer Galbot have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of embodied AI robots in industrial environments, according to a post CATL issued on June 24 via its WeChat account.
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The collaboration will focus on upgrading smart manufacturing lines, expanding the deployment of humanoid robots in international markets, and establishing what the companies describe as the world's first aftermarket service framework dedicated to embodied intelligence systems.
Unlike many humanoid robots that remain confined to demonstrations or pilot projects, the Galbot S1 has already moved into real-world manufacturing operations, where it is being deployed as a production tool rather than a proof-of-concept platform.
Unlike many humanoid robots that remain confined to demonstrations or pilot projects, the Galbot S1 has already moved into real-world manufacturing operations, where it is being deployed as a production tool rather than a proof-of-concept platform.
The robot is designed for demanding industrial applications, featuring a dual-arm payload capacity of up to 50 kilograms, centimeter-level positioning accuracy enabled by vision-based systems, and full 360-degree obstacle avoidance capabilities.
Its energy system is built around CATL battery cells incorporating technologies such as particle-optimized cathode materials, low-lithium-consumption anodes, and biomimetic self-healing electrolytes. CATL says these batteries achieve failure rates measured at the parts-per-billion (PPB) level, helping the robot deliver up to eight hours of continuous operation while meeting stringent requirements for durability and operational safety in manufacturing environments.
The Galbot S1 has already been introduced into CATL's smart manufacturing facilities, where it performs long-range autonomous tasks in battery module and battery pack production processes. Current applications include material transportation and component picking—labor-intensive activities traditionally handled by human workers. By automating these repetitive operations, the robot is expected to improve efficiency while reducing physical workloads on factory personnel.
Beyond manufacturing, the partnership also extends into lifecycle services. CATL plans to expand its existing service network—which currently covers battery testing, maintenance, repair, and recycling for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems—to include embodied AI robots.
By combining CATL's experience in large-scale battery service operations with Galbot's robotics expertise, the two companies intend to create a standardized aftermarket support framework for humanoid robots. The initiative aims to address maintenance, performance management, and long-term operational reliability, laying the groundwork for broader commercialization of embodied intelligence technologies.
