[Webinar] More Than 200 Chinese and German Companies and Institutions Joined: The Real Conversation on Humanoid Robots Has Only Just Begun
Original by Sino-Cooperation Platform
June 29, 2026
On June 25, the first session of the Sino-German Online Seminar Series on Embodied AI and Humanoid Robots, jointly initiated by Sino-Cooperation Platform and Robot Valley Germany, was successfully held.
Under the theme “From Demo to Factory: How Far Are Humanoid Robots from Manufacturing Applications?”, this seminar brought together numerous representatives from robotics companies and institutions in China and Germany for in-depth discussions on the industrial deployment and commercialization of humanoid robots.
Main Venue Linked with Parallel Sessions, with More Than 200 Companies and Institutions Participating
This event broke through geographical and spatial limitations. In addition to an online main venue spanning the Chinese and German time zones, offline parallel sessions were also organized in China. Through this combined online-and-offline format, the event attracted registrations from more than 200 companies and institutions.
The participant profile covered nearly the entire industrial value chain. It included cutting-edge humanoid robot companies and core component suppliers, as well as end-user manufacturing companies from sectors such as automotive and 3C electronics. Leading research institutions and universities from China and Germany also participated, together with industrial parks, system integrators, investment institutions, and Sino-German industrial cooperation platforms.
Interlinked Steps: A Real Deployment Path from Demo to Factory
Unlike traditional forums, this seminar adopted a format combining thematic guidance, guest insights, and full-audience interaction. Each session was not simply about showcasing companies, nor was it limited to discussing technology trends. Instead, all discussions revolved around one central question:
How can humanoid robots move from demonstration videos, laboratory prototypes, and conceptual showcases into real manufacturing environments?
Parallel Venue of the Zhenhai District General Chamber of Commerce
Parallel Venue of Zhejiang Southwest Science and Technology Innovation Industrial Park
At the beginning of the seminar, a leading Chinese new-energy vehicle OEM driven by technological innovation shared its perspective as an end user. The company pointed out directly that ROI and the supplier’s willingness to provide long-term support throughout deployment and iteration are currently the core thresholds for robot deployment.
Xtella General Robotics then responded to this demand from the perspective of a robot OEM’s own survival. The company proposed that, under the premise of meeting strict ROI requirements, commercial scenarios should first be used as a “sandbox” for technological transition toward more complex industrial applications.
However, making the economic case work is still not enough. An expert from Augsburg University of Applied Sciences further pointed out that winning workers’ trust and addressing human-robot interaction are often overlooked hidden barriers for robots entering factory environments.
Finally, in response to the fundamental question of “where to find real scenarios,” experts from the Fraunhofer Institute, Ambitors Technology, and the Chongqing Sino-German Manufacturing Interaction Center jointly offered their answer: real scenarios are not imagined out of thin air. They must be systematically organized through industrial ecosystems. Only through Sino-German cooperation and platform empowerment can the industry cross the “valley of death” from prototype to mass production.
These four sessions progressed step by step. Together, they not only unpacked the pain points between technology and business, but also presented a panoramic view of how humanoid robots can move toward real factory applications. The discussion formed a complete logical loop: from end-user demand to robot OEM survival, then to human-robot interaction, and finally to ecosystem building.
Breaking Through Through Full-Value-Chain Collaboration
The successful hosting of this seminar was not only a collision of ideas, but also a deep connection of industrial resources. During the lively interactive discussions, speakers and participants from both China and Germany pointed to the same reality: moving humanoid robots from demos to real-world applications is not something that can be accomplished by a single company or a single factory alone. It requires ecosystem-level collaboration across the entire industrial value chain.
This is precisely the original intention behind the joint initiative launched by Sino-Cooperation Platform and Robot Valley Germany. Going forward, we will continue to leverage the platform strengths and international influence of Sino-Cooperation Platform to promote practical cooperation between China and Germany in the fields of embodied AI and robotics.
To Join the Sino-German Embodied AI and Robotics Ecosystem
The conclusion of the seminar is not the end, but the starting point for the substantive operation of this cross-border industrial cooperation network.
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If you are a Chinese company, research institution, industrial park, system integrator, component supplier, end user, or investment institution, and would like to join the Sino-German embodied AI and robotics ecosystem — including future closed-door discussions, project matchmaking, scenario demand releases, or Sino-German cooperation exchanges — please contact Sino-Cooperation Platform: info@sino-cooperation.com
German companies and institutions interested in joining the ecosystem are welcome to contact Robot Valley Germany: info@robotvalley.eu
From demo to factory, humanoid robots need more than better technology. They also need more real-world scenarios, more patient validation, more professional localized services, and an industrial cooperation network capable of connecting China and Germany.
That network is gradually taking shape.