Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the growing significance of carbon materials in the development of humanoid robots, emphasizing their role in enhancing performance through lightweight, high-strength, and reliable components, as well as energy storage and thermal management solutions [4][5][6]. Group 1: Market Opportunities - UBTECH, the first humanoid robot company, secured a procurement contract worth 250 million yuan for its Walker S2 humanoid robot, marking the largest disclosed order in the global humanoid robot sector [4]. - The Walker series has garnered nearly 400 million yuan in contracts, with expectations to deliver over 500 industrial humanoid robots this year, aiming for an annual production capacity of 1,000 units [4]. - The global humanoid robot market is projected to exceed 2 million units by 2035, with a potential market space of $30 billion to $50 billion, and could reach $1.4 trillion to $1.7 trillion by 2050 [4]. Group 2: Material Innovations - Carbon fiber and its composites are identified as the most mature options for structural lightweighting, providing equivalent or superior stiffness and strength compared to metals, thus widely used in robot frameworks and components [5]. - The carbon fiber production capacity in China is increasingly directed towards applications in robots, UAVs, and automotive lightweighting, with key players working on integrated solutions from raw materials to composite parts [5]. - In thermal management, diamond and carbon-based high thermal conductivity films are emerging as solutions to address heat dissipation challenges in high-power robots, enhancing reliability and reducing weight [6]. Group 3: Energy Storage and Integration - Carbon materials serve as active materials in batteries and conductive agents, with a focus on high-capacity, long-cycle-life anode materials being crucial for humanoid robots' operational efficiency [6]. - The large-scale industrialization of silicon-carbon anodes is expected to significantly enhance energy density, thereby extending operational time or reducing battery size for robots [6]. - Companies are actively expanding production capacities in this area, indicating a rapid industrialization process [6][8]. Group 4: Functional Applications - Graphene and carbon nanotubes are highlighted for their potential in flexible sensors, conductive electrodes, and EMI shielding, transitioning from laboratory research to application-driven development [8]. - The integration of porous carbon materials and graphene-modified coatings is becoming increasingly important in robotic applications, contributing to tactile feedback, noise control, and structural design [8]. - The multi-functional characteristics of carbon materials enable them to fulfill various roles within a single robot, optimizing material, structure, and function [8].