This Chinese Factory Can Produce a New Humanoid Robot Every 30 Minutes

A humanoid robot factory, or one capable of moving in a manner resembling humans, began operations in Guangdong, China, since late March 2026. This first humanoid robot factory in China has a large production capacity of up to 10,000 humanoid robots per year. The factory was established through a collaboration between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science and Technology. To assemble humanoid robots, the factory integrates 24 assembly stages and 77 inspection points. With this support, the factory can produce one robot in 30 minutes, 50% more efficient than conventional assembly methods. Before leaving the production line, each robot also undergoes 41 work condition simulation tests to ensure that every humanoid robot can move beyond demonstrations and enter industrial operations. As part of the collaboration, Leju Robotics is responsible for developing the robot’s design and software, while Dongfang Precision handles large-scale production, system integration, and after-sales support. For Leju Robotics, the ability to produce up to 10,000 units becomes an important value for attracting investors and proving that their business is viable and worth serious development. This trend is also seen in other Chinese robotics companies that are similarly pursuing large-scale production. For example, Agibot recently announced their 10,000th humanoid robot. Meanwhile, Unitree Robotics is seeking funding of around $580 million to support the construction of a factory with a production capacity of up to 75,000 units per year. Although production continues to increase, the main challenge in the humanoid robot industry currently is no longer quantity, but rather software development. Existing software systems still need to be refined so that robots can work effectively in the real world, thus the role of human-like robots is still not fully optimal.