Introduced Automotive Vending Robot by Chery at Auto Show
Autonomous car seller, Chery, steps into the future with humanoid robots set to grace their dealerships. This mechanical beauty, named Morning, bears a likeness to a woman with long blonde tresses and advanced AI technology. Conversing like a seasoned car salesperson, Morning can chat about car specs, options, and even offer a steaming cup of joe. Following its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2025, a single Morning robot is up and running at a Chery exhibition center in Malaysia.
In the world of automotive manufacturing, human-like robots have found a warm welcome, with key players like Dongfeng and Ubtech Technology striking partnerships. Their bot, Walker S, is designed to perform quality checks on seat belts, door locks, and welding processes. Equipped to handle filling engine oil, applying labels, and electronics, Walker S showcases the versatility of humanoid robotics.
Previously, humanoids made headlines when news broke of their presence on the assembly line at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin. This growing trend reflects the tech-driven direction the automotive sector is headed in, with companies like Tesla, BYD, Xiaomi, and XPeng driving humanoid robot advancements.
Humanoid robots, like Tesla's Optimus and BYD's robots, are being developed for increased factory floor efficiency. Chinese automakers, including GAC and XPeng, are making waves in this field. For instance, GAC showcased the "GoMate" robot, designed for both automotive production and non-auto applications like security and elderly care.
As we approach 2025, the mass production of humanoid robots is on the horizon, with predictions suggesting up to 1.6 million such robots will be working in the automotive industry by 2035. Integration of technology from smart cars is fueling the evolution of humanoid robots, shaping more sophisticated factory workers.
With technological advancements and investment in humanoid robotics, it's clear that the automotive sector is committed to reshaping manufacturing processes for increased efficiency, riding the wave of humanoid robot technology.
- The automotive sector, led by companies like Tesla, BYD, Xiaomi, and XPeng, is pushing for humanoid robot advancements, driven by the integration of technology from smart cars.
- In the ever-evolving world of automotive manufacturing, humanoids are being developed for increased factory floor efficiency, as seen with robots like Tesla's Optimus and BYD's robots, as well as GAC's "GoMate" and Chinese automaker XPeng's unspecified robots.
- Beyond automotive production, humanoid robots are finding applications in diverse areas such as security and elderly care, demonstrating their versatility, as shown by GAC's "GoMate" robot.
