GAC Group and Huilun Tech Partner for Humanoid Robot Mass Production

GAC Group announced on June 25 that its subsidiary, Guangdong Huilun Technology Co., Ltd (Huilun Tech), has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the company's Powertrain Business Unit. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the development and large-scale manufacturing of embodied AI humanoid robots by combining Huilun Tech's robotics expertise with the production capabilities of GAC's powertrain operations in China. The partnership also supports the wider adoption of advanced robotics across industrial manufacturing environments.

The agreement focuses on four major areas of cooperation. These include the final assembly and testing of complete humanoid robots, the joint establishment of provincial- and municipal-level innovation centers dedicated to embodied AI robots, the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of robotic joint modules, and the exploration of practical industrial applications for embodied AI humanoid robots. Through these initiatives, both organizations aim to strengthen innovation while supporting the broader commercialization of intelligent robotic technologies.

Under the partnership, Huilun Tech will contribute its core robotics technologies, while GAC Group's Powertrain Business Unit will be responsible for the mass production of complete humanoid robots and robotic joint modules. The companies will jointly establish a standardized manufacturing line capable of producing 10,000 units annually. This dedicated production capability is expected to improve manufacturing efficiency and provide a scalable platform for future robotic product expansion.

As part of the initial deployment strategy, Huilun Tech's humanoid robots will be introduced into the factories operated by GAC's Powertrain Business Unit. The robots will perform production-related activities including assembly and material handling, helping improve factory automation and operational efficiency. The deployment is expected to demonstrate how embodied AI robots can support modern manufacturing by increasing productivity while contributing to smarter industrial operations.

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What is the purpose of the GAC Group and Huilun Tech partnership?
The partnership aims to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of embodied AI humanoid robots by combining Huilun Tech's robotics technologies with GAC Group's manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration covers robot assembly, innovation center development, robotic joint module production, and industrial applications. Both companies also plan to establish a standardized production line with an annual capacity of 10,000 units while deploying humanoid robots in GAC Powertrain factories to improve automation and manufacturing efficiency.