BYD Announces First Humanoid Robot Debut in August
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Co. Ltd. confirmed that its first humanoid robot will debut at Di Space experience venues in early August, entering the robotics market already being pursued by Tesla and other automakers. The Zhengzhou venue serves as a technology showcase rather than traditional retail space. BYD's Executive Vice President Stella Li emphasized using robots to support sales teams while maintaining human interaction for emotional connection. BYD established a humanoid robotics laboratory in late 2024, tested machines from Unitree and UBTech, and has denied claims of large-scale deployment this year. The company aims to place two or three robots per store as part of its retail strategy. This development intensifies competition with Tesla's Optimus robot project, which is expected for public sale by the end of 2027.
Topics: automotive technology BYD humanoid robots Tesla Optimus