"In April, a humanoid robot called the Honor D1 completed the Beijing half-marathon in 48 minutes and 19 seconds under remote control and 50 minutes and 26 seconds in fully autonomous mode, beating every other robot in the 112-team field."
"Lingyi iTech announced in early 2026 that it was going 'all in' on embodied intelligence, building a super factory in Beijing targeting production of 10,000 humanoid robots per year by the end of 2026."
"These are not robotics startups. They are the same companies that have been supplying precision components for major smartphone manufacturers, now pivoting to robotics."
China's smartphone supply chain is shifting towards humanoid robot manufacturing, with companies like Lingyi iTech, Lens Technology, and AAC Technologies repurposing their factories. Morgan Stanley has increased its forecast for robot production to 28,000 units by 2026. The Honor D1 humanoid robot recently completed a half-marathon, showcasing advanced technology derived from the smartphone industry. Lingyi iTech plans to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually by 2026, aiming for 500,000 by 2030, indicating a significant pivot in manufacturing focus within established tech companies.
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