Chinese automaker BYD said it is developing humanoid robots. Executive Vice President Li Ke said competition will hinge on manufacturing, software and hardware capabilities and that BYD’s automotive AI has commonality with robotics; if robots become

2026-06-03

Chinese automaker BYD said it is developing humanoid robots. Executive Vice President Li Ke said competition will hinge on manufacturing, software and hardware capabilities and that BYD’s automotive AI has commonality with robotics; if robots become suitable for household use, BYD could sell them through its dealership network. The company said it could operate an open platform—building robots itself or partnering with others—and confirmed on June 3 that humanoid-robot R&D is underway.