Schaeffler expands its Global Partner Network

"In addition to its traditional core business, Schaeffler is focusing on new growth areas, including the field of humanoid robotics. With Leju Robotics, we are gaining a strong, innovative partner in one of the most dynamic growth markets for humanoids. With our eight product families and our decades of manufacturing excellence and innovative strength, we are excellently positioned here. The cooperation is proof that we have arrived as a reliable and strong partner in the global humanoid ecosystem," says CEO Klaus Rosenfeld about the cooperation.

Zhendong Ke, Vice President of Leju Robotics, explains: "Schaeffler has deep expertise in high-end equipment manufacturing and industrial automation, while Leju Robotics offers insights into research, development and industrialization of humanoid robots. This cooperation will combine the respective strengths of both parties and focus on industrial application scenarios, data collection, model iteration and next-generation technological advancement. With combined innovation power along the industrial value chain, we will contribute to building an open and mutually beneficial ecosystem for humanoid robots."

Schaeffler supplies key components for humanoid robots: the portfolio ranges from rolling bearings, lead screw drives and precision gearboxes to motors and sensors through to thermal and battery management. The company thus meets all requirements for actuators, sensors, motion control and energy management. This is complemented by in-depth expertise in twelve core manufacturing technologies - from metalworking to additive manufacturing.

Dr. Yilin Zhang, Regional CEO Greater China, says: "Humanoid robotics is one of Schaeffler's strategic business areas and has enormous market potential, especially in China. The signing of this strategic cooperation agreement is an important step after the establishment of an independent local humanoid company. We aim to further strengthen our presence in the Chinese industrial ecosystem through an open and collaborative partnership. Together with excellent partners like Leju Robotics, we are looking forward to actively driving the development of the humanoid robot industry."