SHENZHEN, May 13, 2025 – Shenzhen DOBOT Technology Co., Ltd. and Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. have signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to advance embodied intelligence and humanoid robot technologies. The partnership aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of humanoid robots across industrial, commercial, and household applications.
1. Strategic Collaboration Framework
The agreement focuses on three core objectives:
- Joint development of next-generation humanoid robot operating systems integrating Tencent’s cloud AI capabilities
- Creation of multi-scenario application platforms for humanoid robot deployment
- Establishment of industry standards for humanoid robot safety and interoperability
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in transitioning humanoid robots from laboratory prototypes to commercially viable solutions, with mass production capabilities being a key focus area.
2. DOBOT’s Market Leadership and Technical Capabilities
As China’s leading collaborative robotics provider, DOBOT has achieved remarkable milestones:
- Global shipments exceeding 80,000 units by 2024
- Service coverage to over 80 Fortune 500 companies
- Operations across 100+ countries and regions
The company’s 90% self-developed component rate and 100% domestic supply chain integration provide critical infrastructure for scaling humanoid robot production. DOBOT’s proprietary SafeSkin technology – the world’s only mass-produced electronic flexible skin for robots – enables collision prevention through human detection within 15cm, a crucial safety feature for future humanoid robot deployment in shared workspaces.
3. Technological Evolution: From Robotic Arms to Advanced Humanoid Robots
DOBOT’s decade-long expertise in collaborative robotics has laid the foundation for its humanoid robot developments:
In April 2024, DOBOT launched its first-generation embodied intelligence humanoid robot, X-Trainer, deployed at manufacturing leaders including BYD and Luxshare Precision. This system demonstrated unprecedented data collection capabilities and rapid response times, accelerating AI adoption in industrial settings.
The technological progression culminated in March 2025 with the debut of Dobot Atom, the world’s first full-size humanoid robot combining dexterous manipulation with natural bipedal locomotion. Technical specifications include:
- Height: 1.53 meters
- Weight: 62 kilograms
- 41 degrees of freedom
- Human-like arm configuration
- Industrial-grade dual-arm coordination
This humanoid robot platform demonstrates versatile capabilities ranging from factory operations to domestic tasks like meal preparation, with current pilot programs at automotive factories, electronics manufacturers, and food service establishments.
4. Industrial Applications and Commercial Readiness
DOBOT’s humanoid robots are engineered for diverse implementation scenarios:
- Manufacturing: Precision assembly, quality inspection, and material handling across 200+ industrial scenarios
- Commercial Services: Automated beverage preparation in coffee shops and airport retail operations
- Healthcare: Surgical assistance and therapeutic applications
- Consumer Environments: Household assistance and daily task automation
The transition toward humanoid robots represents a strategic evolution from single-function collaborative arms to multi-purpose platforms capable of operating human-centric environments without infrastructure modification.
5. Intellectual Property and Global Expansion
DOBOT’s technological leadership is evidenced by:
- 1,365 intellectual property assets
- 981 patents including 52 PCT international patents
- Seven consecutive years as China’s top collaborative robotics exporter
Following its December 2024 listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, DOBOT has accelerated global expansion. CEO Liu Peichao emphasized: “Our public listing serves as a catalyst for embedding Chinese innovation into worldwide industrial transformation. We’re positioned to lead in humanoid robot development during this pivotal industry evolution.”
6. Industry Impact and Future Outlook
The DOBOT-Tencent partnership signals a critical maturation phase for humanoid robot technology. Industry analysts highlight that Dobot Atom’s deployment represents more than technical achievement – it enables fundamental restructuring of manufacturing workflows and service delivery models.
Key advancement areas include:
- Reducing humanoid robot production costs through DOBOT’s scalable manufacturing
- Enhancing AI decision-making capabilities via Tencent’s cloud computing infrastructure
- Developing safety protocols for human-robot coexistence
With projections indicating trillion-dollar market potential for humanoid robots within the next decade, this collaboration establishes a comprehensive framework for intelligent robotics integration across global industries. The partners anticipate initial commercial deployments of next-generation humanoid robots within 18 months, accelerating the transition from specialized industrial tools to adaptive, multi-role robotic platforms.