Recently, Schaeffler Group (舍弗勒集团) and Leju Robotics (乐聚机器人) signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Suzhou, making Leju Robotics Schaeffler's first embodied intelligence partner in China. The two parties will focus on three major directions: industrial scenario applications, data training grounds, and the research and development of new technologies, jointly promoting the large-scale application and implementation of humanoid robots.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler Group, stated that humanoid robots represent one of the emerging strategic areas Schaeffler is actively developing. This cooperation aims to add a strong and innovative partner to this high-potential market.
Chang Lin, CEO of Leju Robotics, pointed out that humanoid robots integrate multiple cutting-edge technologies and are the new focal point for industrial upgrading. Leju looks forward to joining hands with Schaeffler, which possesses profound industrial heritage, to accelerate the industrialization process.
Dr. Zhang Yilin, CEO of Schaeffler Greater China, emphasized that humanoid robotics is a strategic business for Schaeffler and holds enormous potential in the Chinese market. The company hopes to actively map out the local industrial ecosystem through open cooperation.
Ke Zhendong, Executive Vice President of Leju Robotics, stated that the two parties will integrate Schaeffler's advantages in high-end manufacturing and industrial automation with Leju's leading capabilities in the R&D and industrialization of humanoid robots. Through collaborative innovation across the industrial chain, they aim to drive the large-scale application of humanoid robots in the industrial sector.
Looking ahead, the partnership will focus on the following specific areas: First, building demonstration projects that deeply integrate humanoid robots with high-end manufacturing, targeting typical industrial scenarios such as small-part loading, factory inspection, and production line logistics coordination. Second, collaborating on data collection in industrial scenarios, model training and iteration, the core components supply chain, and the R&D of next-generation technologies. This aims to advance the large-scale deployment of humanoid robots and contribute to building an open and mutually beneficial global industrial ecosystem.