China Opens World's First Automated Line to Make Humanoid Robot Joints
Eyou has opened the world's first automated production line for manufacturing joints for humanoid robots. The new plant is located in the Pudong district of Shanghai and began operations last month. According to the manufacturer, the line can annually produce 100,000 units, with the potential to triple output. This information is reported by scmp.com.
Shanghai Plant Targets Global Leadership as Demand Grows
China's company is ready to capitalize on the looming growth in demand for humanoid robots, which some researchers estimate will reach about 100,000 units by 2027. Expanding production capacity will allow Eyou to take a leading position in a market that will reach mass production as robotic devices scale up. Eyou sees the need to prepare production capacity in advance to secure the first-mover advantage in the emerging market.
Industry Experts Expect a Fast Surge in Humanoid Robot Demand
As highlighted by a representative of a publicly listed component manufacturer based in Zhejiang Province, humanoid production will not follow the traditional gradual ramp-up typical of the automotive industry. Instead, a sharp surge in demand is expected, driven by a technological breakthrough.
