Gasgoo Munich- On March 2, German motion technology group Schaeffler AG entered into a partnership with Leju Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., deepening its footprint in China's fast-growing humanoid robotics sector.
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This is the first cooperation with a Chinese company, joining existing partnerships with well-known manufacturers in Europe and the USA, and represents an important step for Schaeffler in expanding its presence in the global humanoid ecosystem.
The agreement marks Schaeffler's first robotics collaboration in China, adding to its network of partners in Europe and the United States and signaling a broader push to position itself within the global humanoid supply chain.
The aim of the cooperation is to advance the use of humanoid robots in industrial applications such as intelligent factory inspection, equipment operation support, logistics, and human–robot collaboration.
Both sides intend to focus on practical industrial use cases, including automated factory inspection, operational assistance, intralogistics and closer human–robot interaction on production lines.
By 2035, Schaeffler plans to integrate a mid-four-digit number of humanoids into its own production.
Looking ahead, Schaeffler has outlined plans to deploy a mid-four-digit number of humanoid robots across its own manufacturing operations by 2035, underscoring its long-term automation ambitions.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, says: "In addition to its traditional core business, Schaeffler is focusing specifically on new growth areas, including humanoid robotics. With Leju Robotics, we are gaining a strong, innovative partner in one of the most dynamic growth markets for humanoids. With our eight product families and decades of manufacturing excellence and innovative strength, we are excellently positioned here. The cooperation is proof that we have established ourselves as a reliable and strong partner in the global humanoid ecosystem."
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, has emphasized that humanoid robotics is one of the company's targeted growth fields beyond its traditional automotive and industrial core. By partnering with Leju Robotics, the German group is aligning itself with a domestic player active in one of the world's most dynamic humanoid development markets.
"With our eight product families and decades of manufacturing excellence and innovative strength, we are excellently positioned here. The cooperation is proof that we have established ourselves as a reliable and strong partner in the global humanoid ecosystem," Klaus Rosenfeld added.
Zhendong Ke, Vice President of Leju Robotics, says: "Schaeffler has in-depth expertise in high-end equipment manufacturing and industrial automation, while Leju Robotics offers insights in research and development and transfer to industrial-scale manufacturing of humanoid robots. This cooperation will combine the respective strengths of both parties and focus on industrial application scenarios, data collection, model iteration as well as technological advancement of the next generation. With our combined innovative strength along the industrial value chain, we contribute to building an open and mutually beneficial ecosystem for humanoid robots."
Leju Robotics' management highlighted the complementary strengths of the two firms, noting Schaeffler's depth in high-end manufacturing and automation alongside Leju's capabilities in humanoid R&D and scaling production.
Zhendong Ke, Vice President of Leju Robotics, says: "This cooperation will combine the respective strengths of both parties and focus on industrial application scenarios, data collection, model iteration as well as technological advancement of the next generation. With our combined innovative strength along the industrial value chain, we contribute to building an open and mutually beneficial ecosystem for humanoid robots."
