Core Viewpoint - The consensus is forming that bipedal humanoid robots are not suitable for factory environments due to high energy consumption and slower movement speed compared to wheeled robots [2][8]. Group 1: Industry Insights - Many robotics companies are pushing products into manufacturing, including both wheeled and bipedal robots, but the latter is facing challenges in factory settings [2][3]. - New Times has deployed a humanoid robot at Haier's Chongqing refrigerator factory, indicating a partnership aimed at upgrading robot control technology and data collection for training new robots [3]. - Puzhi Robotics has shipped 200 robots, with 60% being wheeled and 40% bipedal, primarily for exhibition purposes rather than industrial applications [4]. Group 2: Technical Challenges - Bipedal robots have significantly higher development costs and complexity compared to wheeled robots, which have more mature technology and lower costs [4][9]. - Current bipedal robots have a movement speed of approximately 1.3 meters per second, while wheeled robots can reach speeds of 2.5 meters per second, making them less suitable for high-paced industrial environments [8][9]. - Bipedal robots face battery life issues, with operational times of 2-3 hours compared to 4-5 hours for wheeled robots, further limiting their industrial applicability [9]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The investment return rate is a key consideration for industrial enterprises, and the lower initial costs of wheeled robots make them more appealing [10]. - New Times is currently accumulating technology reserves for bipedal robots but does not plan to commercialize them in the short term, reinforcing the preference for wheeled robots in factories [11]. - Experts suggest that while wheeled robots are currently dominant, advancements in bipedal robot technology could eventually lead to their integration into industrial settings [12][13].