Leju Robotics Outlines 3-Stage Expansion Plan for Humanoid Robots

Humanoid Robots to Expand Across Research, Industrial, and Service Sectors, Says Leju Robotics Partner

At a closed-door summit on humanoid robotics hosted by Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and Beijing News Shell Finance on May 13, Sun Dong, Partner at Leju Robotics, outlined a three-stage development path for humanoid robots as they move from research to full-scale commercial deployment.

According to Sun, the first stage focuses on scientific research and exhibition use, where Leju currently sees the highest demand. “In January, we delivered our 100th Kuafu humanoid robot—marking a key milestone in commercialization. In Q1 alone, we nearly doubled our orders, with close to 300 units delivered,” he said.

The second stage involves industrial applications, which Sun sees as a key growth driver. “Tasks in factories are standardized and structured—ideal for robots. We’ve already delivered units to FAW Hongqi and Haichen Logistics for factory deployment. Starting in late 2024, we aim to deliver small batches, with full-scale industrial deployment expected by 2027–2028.”

The third stage is the consumer-facing service sector, which Sun views as the breakthrough point for widespread adoption. “Like PCs, smartphones, and electric vehicles, humanoid robots will become consumer products. This is the key area for our future product focus.”

Sun emphasized that building a humanoid robotics industry requires collaboration: “This is an ecosystem project. It’s not something one or two companies can achieve alone. We need full cooperation across the supply chain and from every stakeholder involved.”