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UBTECH x FAW-Volkswagen (factory logistics)
UBTECH Robotics and FAW-Volkswagen announced an Oct 8 2026 strategic cooperation to develop and test embodied-intelligence robots for factory logistics and to set up smart-manufacturing demonstration scenarios, expanding beyond earlier Qingdao vehicle-inspection trials. Specific model, site, fleet size, and production timetable were not disclosed.
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- Announced
- 2026-10-082 days ago
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Who’s involved
UBTECH Robotics is a Chinese [Humanoid](/companies/humanoid-ai) robotics company developing humanoid robots for education, service, and industrial applications. Products include Walker S (industrial humanoid), Alpha (education), and Cruzr (service). Listed on HKEX (9880.HK). Deployed Walker S at NIO, BYD, and Geely factories for automotive manufacturing tasks.
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FAW-Volkswagen is a Chinese joint venture between FAW Group and [Volkswagen group](/companies/volkswagen-group) producing Audi, VW, and Jetta brand vehicles in China. One of China's largest automotive JVs. Developing electric and autonomous vehicles through the partnership.
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Sources (3)
- https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/ubtech-faw-volkswagen-partner-on-humanoid-robots-for-logistics-and-smart-manufacturing-2108068987505434624 · 2026-10-08
- https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/ubtech-volkswagen-test-humanoid-robots · 2026-10-09
- https://x.com/IntEngineering/status/2108656267153506384 · 2026-10-09
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