Core Insights - Chery Automobile has introduced a humanoid robot named "Moyin" at the Jakarta International Auto Show, which is set to be publicly launched and available for investment in October 2023 [2][3] - The humanoid robot market is becoming a competitive arena for automotive companies, with Chery claiming to be the first to deliver self-developed humanoid robots in bulk [7][12] Company Developments - Chery established a dedicated robotics company, "Mojia Zhichuang," in January 2023 with an investment of 100 million yuan, leading to the unveiling of the "Moyin" robot, which stands 1.67 meters tall and weighs 65 kilograms [3] - The first batch of 220 robots was delivered in April 2023, and they are currently being used in Chery's dealerships in Malaysia for customer interaction [4] Market Strategy - Chery's robot business strategy involves a phased approach: starting with 4S dealerships, expanding to shopping malls and public areas, and eventually targeting household use [5] - The upcoming investment solicitation in October 2023 is seen as a critical step for commercializing the robot business [5] Industry Trends - Other automotive companies, such as Tesla, Xpeng, and BYD, are also entering the humanoid robot market, indicating a broader trend of car manufacturers diversifying into robotics [7][8][9][10][11] - The humanoid robot market in China is projected to reach 8.239 billion yuan by 2025, representing about 50% of the global market [12] Cost and Technology Challenges - The cost of humanoid robots is currently high, with estimates suggesting that it could drop to around 200,000 yuan per unit as key components become domestically sourced and production scales up [2][16] - The development of humanoid robots faces challenges in AI decision-making and adaptability to complex environments, which are still in the exploratory phase [13][14]
从造车到造“人”:奇瑞招商在即,车企抢占机器人赛道