Robot Humanoid Ready To Change Automotive Landscape

The humanoid robot ran at the smart factory of Chinese car manufacturer Zeekr on August 5, 2024 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. (Doc. Zeekr)

JAKARTA - A well-known electric car manufacturer from the United States, Tesla has been a pioneer in the development of humanoid robots. They have announced plans to deploy 1,000 units of Optimistic robots in their car manufacturing factories next year. This shows that humanoid robots have begun to be considered a potential solution to increase production efficiency.

But not to be outdone by Tesla, China, which now dominates the electric vehicle market, has also created advanced humanoid robots that can work in factories and warehouses.

The World Robot Conference, which was held recently in Beijing, is proof of this, becoming a showy event for Chinese companies.

Launching Reuters on August 24, at least 30 companies show off their humanoid robot models. These robots are designed to be able to carry out the tasks that have been carried out by humans.

China has set a target to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2025. This shows the country's great ambition to become a leader in robotic technology. With mass production, it is hoped that the price of humanoid robots can become more affordable so that it can be adopted by various industries.

The development of humanoid robots in China is accelerating. With the support of the government and innovation of local companies, China has the potential to become a major force in the global robotic industry. The fight between China and Tesla in the development of humanoid robots will be interesting to follow, given its huge impact on the future of the automotive and technology industry.