BYD confirms plan to unveil humanoid robot in August

BYD (HKEX: 1211) has confirmed it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to move into the robotics race.

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker told China Securities Journal on Tuesday that it plans to unveil a humanoid robot in August at its "Di Space."

Di Space is BYD's network of offline science education and experience venues. The WeChat account of its Zhengzhou venue posted a humanoid robot teaser image on July 25, hinting that its first humanoid robot product will debut in early August.

Join us on Telegram or Google News Chinese automakers moving into robotics has become a trend. Aimoga, a brand incubated by Chery, has already begun selling humanoid robots to consumers, while SAIC-GM has deployed wheeled humanoid robots on battery assembly lines. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) plans to start mass production of its Iron humanoid robot by the end of this year.

BYD enters humanoid robot market, may sell through dealer network

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A BYD executive confirmed the development of humanoid robots and is considering bringing them into household scenarios.

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A humanoid robot and a robot dog on display at the Changan booth at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025.

A humanoid robot and a robot dog on display at the Changan booth at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. Credit: CnEVPost

BYD told China Securities Journal it plans to unveil a humanoid robot in August. One of BYD's offline experience centers previously posted a teaser image, hinting its first humanoid robot product will debut in early August.