Gasgoo Munich- UBTECH Robotics and FAW-Volkswagen have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test embodied-intelligence robots for logistics operations. The companies will also establish demonstration scenarios to support the deployment of humanoid robots and related solutions in smart manufacturing.Image source: UBTECHKey Takeaways·FAW-Volkswagen operates five production bases in Changchun, Chengdu, Foshan, Qingdao and Tianjin. Its Volkswagen, Audi and JETTA portfolios comprise 35 models in production, while cumulative vehicle production and sales have exceeded 30 million units.·UBTECH said its industrial humanoid robot platform draws on four technology groups: an embodied-intelligence "brain," a human-inspired motion-control "cerebellum," high-performance robot hardware and swarm intelligence. Its software stack combines foundation, world and action models for perception, prediction and decision-making.·UBTECH said a comparison of publicly disclosed financial statements from industry peers placed it first globally in total revenue, overall humanoid robot sales, and revenue and sales of full-size embodied-intelligence robots. For the latter category, the company defined eligible robots as non-remote-controlled, non-toy products at least 160 centimeters tall with computing power of at least 200T.Why It MattersAutomotive production lines increasingly need to accommodate more varied vehicle configurations as customer demand becomes more individualized. The partners are therefore targeting logistics and manufacturing tasks in which adaptable humanoid robots could support a shift from fixed automation toward more flexible and less labor-dependent operations.What to Watch NextUBTECH said its humanoid robot factory, designed for production at the 10,000-unit scale, has begun operations. The company expects several product lines serving industrial, commercial and household applications to ramp up production and begin deliveries during the second half of 2026.