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Schaeffler, Leju Robotics team up to accelerate humanoid deployment in China
On March 2, Schaeffler AG entered into a partnership with Leju Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., marking its first robotics collaboration in China and deepening its presence in the country’s rapidly expanding humanoid robotics sector.
The agreement adds Leju Robotics to Schaeffler’s existing partner network in Europe and the United States and represents a further step in positioning the German motion technology group within the global humanoid supply chain.
The cooperation will focus on advancing industrial applications of humanoid robots, including:
✅ Intelligent factory inspection
✅ Equipment operation support
✅ Intralogistics
✅ Human–robot collaboration on production lines
Both sides will emphasize practical industrial use cases, aiming to accelerate scalable deployment in real-world manufacturing environments.
Looking ahead, Schaeffler plans to integrate a mid-four-digit number of humanoid robots into its own production operations by 2035, underscoring its long-term automation ambitions.
Leju Robotics highlighted the complementary strengths of the partnership, combining Schaeffler’s expertise in high-end manufacturing and automation with Leju’s humanoid R&D and mass-production capabilities.
AVATR 07 begins large-scale deliveries in Thailand
On March 3, 2026, AVATR held an official delivery ceremony in Bangkok, handing over vehicles to the first batch of more than 100 Thai customers. The first right-hand-drive AVATR 07 units arrived in Thailand in mid-February and, after completing international-standard quality inspections, are scheduled for nationwide delivery within March.
The AVATR 07 delivered in Thailand is built on the joint technology architecture of Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL. The model is positioned in the Thai market as a right-hand-drive mid-size SUV, highlighting its intelligent driving and cockpit interaction capabilities.
Key technology features:
✅ Huawei Qiankun ADS 4 advanced driver assistance system
✅ HarmonyOS-powered intelligent cockpit
AVATR stated that the model aims to establish a new value benchmark in Thailand’s mid-size SUV segment.
At the event, AVATR announced Thai actress Nychaa (Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich) as the first celebrity guest of its “AVATR Guest” branding campaign. The company will continue promoting its “EVERY MOMENT YOURS” brand philosophy in Thailand to support its Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
Market expansion progress:
📌 9 stores established in Thailand since launching its overseas strategy in 2024
📌 Planned expansion to 12 stores within 2026
📌 Cumulative deliveries of AVATR 11 in Thailand have exceeded 1,000 units
Further plans include a high-end delivery event for the AVATR 11 Royal Theatre Edition in mid-to-late March and participation in the Thailand Motor Show.
Globally, AVATR now operates more than 80 overseas touchpoints across over 40 countries and regions. By 2030, the company aims to enter more than 80 countries and regions and establish over 700 sales and service outlets worldwide.
MINIEYE and CATL Intelligent form strategic partnership in smart driving
Autonomous driving technology developer MINIEYE has entered into a strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (Shanghai) Limited (“CATL Intelligent”), a subsidiary of CATL, to deepen collaboration in intelligent driving systems and expand their commercial footprint.
The partnership brings together complementary strengths:
MINIEYE’s experience in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous logistics deployments
CATL Intelligent’s expertise in integrated smart chassis technologies and next-generation vehicle architectures
By combining intelligent driving software with electrified chassis and battery platforms, the companies aim to tightly integrate vehicle “brain” and “body,” accelerating the development of software-defined electric vehicles.
Planned cooperation areas:
✅ Joint development of intelligent chassis systems
✅ Integration of underlying vehicle architectures with upper-level driving applications
✅ Exploration of battery swapping and mobile charging solutions
✅ Scenario-driven product innovation
✅ Coordinated overseas expansion leveraging global supply chains and brand resources
As intelligent driving penetration accelerates across passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and closed-loop operational scenarios in China, the companies position the partnership as a pathway to safer, more scalable solutions and standardized global growth.
As of June 30, 2025:
📌 MINIEYE has achieved mass production in multiple Level 2 and Level 4 applications
📌 Supplies 42 automakers
📌 Its Level 4 Bamboo Robovan operates on several logistics routes in central Shenzhen
📌 Secured overseas orders and is preparing deliveries to the Middle East
The collaboration reflects increasing convergence between intelligent driving software and next-generation electrified vehicle architectures.
