Jakarta, INTI - A humanoid robot factory, built through a collaboration by Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science and Technology, began its operations in Guangdong, China, at the end of March 2026. The factory is reportedly the country’s first capable of producing up to 10,000 humanoid robots per year.
To assemble the humanoid robots, the factory integrates 24 assembly stages and 77 inspection points. With this system, the factory can produce one robot in 30 minutes, 50 percent more efficiently than conventional assembly methods.
Before leaving the production line, each robot also undergoes 41 simulated working conditions tests to ensure that each humanoid robot is capable of moving beyond demonstrations and entering industrial operation.
The factory features a flexible manufacturing design, where autonomous vehicles and a digital control system are integrated. This allows the factory to switch to producing various robot models without the need for a complete overhaul of the production line.
In the collaboration, Leju Robotics is responsible for developing the robot's design and software, while Dongfang Precision Science and Technology handles large-scale production, system integration, and after-sales support.
The Factory’s Capability Can Attract Investors
For Leju Robotics, the ability to produce up to 10,000 robots is crucial for attracting investors. The same goes for other Chinese robotics companies that implement large-scale production.
Agibot recently announced its 10,000th humanoid robot. Unitree Robotics is seeking approximately US$580 million in funding to support the construction of a factory with a production capacity of up to 75,000 units per year. Meanwhile, UBTech Robotics is targeting an annual production of 5,000 robots with the goal of keeping the price below US$20,000 per unit.
Despite increasing production, the main challenge in the humanoid robot industry today is no longer quantity, but software development. Existing software systems still need to be refined so that robots can work effectively in various conditions.
Conclusion
A humanoid robot factory in Guangdong, China, has begun operations with a capacity of up to 10,000 units per year through a collaboration between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science and Technology. This large-scale production is a strategy to attract investors, following similar trends from other companies such as Agibot, Unitree Robotics, and UBTech Robotics. While production capacity continues to increase, the industry's main challenge has shifted to software development so that humanoid robots can function optimally in real-world conditions.
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