Gasgoo Munich- UBTech Robotics and Shenhao Technology have officially signed a strategic partnership agreement. The two companies will launch deep, full-chain cooperation centered on core operations and maintenance scenarios for State Grid and China Southern Power Grid, including substations and distribution rooms. Their goal: to fast-track the large-scale deployment of humanoid robots in the energy and power sectors.
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This partnership aims to fuse UBTECH's technical edge in embodied intelligent humanoid robots with Shenhao's deep roots in the power industry — specifically its system integration and on-the-ground deployment capabilities built over two decades. Together, they plan to craft a comprehensive, software-hardware integrated solution for power scenarios. They will also establish a "Joint Innovation Laboratory for Embodied Intelligence in Power Applications" to drive technical verification and set industry standards.
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In typical settings like substations and distribution rooms, these humanoid robots will navigate narrow passages and climb stairs with autonomy. Equipped with multimodal sensing devices, they will handle precise power tasks — from infrared temperature checks and defect detection to switching operations and grounding wire installation. By handling close-range inspections and standing watch autonomously, the robots can mitigate safety risks associated with working near live electricity, significantly boosting operational reliability.
Notably, State Grid has already released its "2026 Embodied Intelligence Development Plan," outlining the procurement of roughly 8,500 embodied intelligence devices with a total investment of about 6.8 billion yuan. Factoring in follow-through from China Southern Power Grid and regional energy groups, total industry investment in embodied intelligence for the power sector is poised to exceed 10 billion yuan this year.
Beyond just product deployment, this strategic alliance will actively push for the creation of technical specifications and safety standards within the power industry. It aims to establish a benchmark model for "AI + Robotics" empowering power intelligence, injecting fresh momentum into building a safe, efficient, and smart modern energy system.
