Supply Chain

Industrial giant Schaeffler formalizes its humanoid ambitions by establishing "Schaeffler Embodied Intelligent Robotics (Taicang) Co., Ltd.," a move that integrates hardware manufacturing with a dedicated AI computing hub in the heart of China’s German enterprise cluster.

Ahead of CES 2026, the German industrial giant reveals a fully integrated planetary gear actuator, cementing its dual strategy as both a user and supplier of humanoid hardware.

A new retail concept for humanoids has launched in Wuhan, China, moving beyond simple sales to offer a '7S' model that includes spare parts, training, and full-lifecycle service, all sourced from a local supply chain.

Following its Q3 2025 earnings, Tesla has detailed its ambitious manufacturing plan for Optimus, targeting a production line capable of 1 million units annually. CEO Elon Musk also confirmed a 'production-intent' V3 prototype for Q1 2026 and stressed that a non-existent supply chain requires deep vertical integration.

German humanoid robotics firm Neura Robotics has established a significant branch office in Hangzhou, China, with a registered capital of €45 million. The move, discovered via public corporate records, points to a strategic effort to tap into China's robust robotics supply chain to scale production of its 4NE-1 humanoid.