The humanoid robotics industry is advancing at an unprecedented rate, emerging as a pivotal engine driving the next-generation productivity revolution. The explosive growth of this sector brings with it both substantial market opportunities and technical challenges, particularly in the realm of precision manufacturing for core components such as dexterous joints, high-density actuators, and lightweight bionic structures. Overcoming production bottlenecks to meet increasingly stringent requirements for both performance and cost-effectiveness has become a critical imperative for the entire industrial chain.
Against this backdrop, Zhuzhou has concentrated its efforts on advancing core capabilities in humanoid robotics manufacturing. On July 24, the "2025 Humanoid Robotics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Forum" was grandly held in Zhuzhou. Hosted by Metal Processing Magazine under the Mechanical Industry Information Research Institute and organized by Zhuzhou Huarui Precision Cutting Tools Co., Ltd. , the forum brought together representatives from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the sector, including Unitree Robotics, TLIBOT, ZHAOWEI, EMAG, Guangzhou Haozhi Industrial, and Jining Weikete Machinery, as well as experts and scholars from Nanjing University of Science and Technology and other universities and research institutions. Participants engaged in in-depth exchanges with enterprises to jointly address technical challenges and accelerate industrial implementation.
C&U was invited to attend the forum and delivered a keynote speech titled "Technological Innovation: Leading High-Quality Development in the Robotics Industry". The report focused on the enabling applications of precision bearing manufacturing technology in the field of humanoid robotics, providing an in-depth analysis of process control challenges and solutions for critical bearings in humanoid robots. The presentation received high recognition and broad resonance from attending experts.
The "2025 Research Report on Humanoid Robotics and Embodied AI Industry" indicates: In 2025, Chinas embodied AI market is projected to reach 5.295 billion yuan, accounting for approximately 27% of the global market; the humanoid robotics market is expected to reach 8.239 billion yuan, representing about 50% of the global share.
Driven by the wave of artificial intelligence, humanoid robots are accelerating from science fiction toward reality. As their core motion components, bearings are also embracing unprecedented development opportunities. The complex movements of humanoid robots rely on the collaborative operation of dozens of high-precision rotary and linear actuators. Whether it’s the "motor+precision reducer" configuration for rotary actuators or the "motor+ball screw" structure for linear actuators, their core performance and stability are inseparable from the support of high-performance bearings.
C&Us Strategic Focus on Robotic Bearing Technology Development
Material Science Advancement: Precisely controlling material properties to ensure superior foundational performance.
Precision Manufacturing Enhancement: Applying advanced machining technologies to significantly improve production accuracy.
Structural Design Optimization: Customizing bearing architectures specifically for complex robotic operating conditions.
Thermal Treatment Technology Strengthening: Implementing specialized heat treatment processes to enhance material stability and reliability.
Customized Innovation Breakthroughs: Developing unique process solutions targeting specific technical bottlenecks.
C&Us serialized solutions comprehensively meet the stringent requirements of robotic bearings for ultra-high precision, ultra-long lifespan, extreme stability, and broad adaptability, providing robust core motion support for various types of robots. Currently, C&U has successfully developed a full range of bearing series covering all robotic applications, including thin-walled deep groove ball bearings, ultra-thin flexible bearing series, precision crossed roller bearings, needle roller bearings and assemblies, deep groove ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical bearings, ball screw bearings, planetary ball screw bearings, and others. These products have achieved mass production and are widely applied in humanoid robots, quadruped robots, industrial robots, AGV intelligent handling robots, and other fields.
With over three decades of deep engagement in the bearing industry, C&U has integrated its "precision low-noise technology" with automotive bearing expertise in "defect-free, long-life, and high-reliability technology". The company continues to intensify R&D investment and accelerate industrialization efforts in robotic bearing technologies. Committed to advancing through sustained technological innovation and rigorous quality control, C&U strives to deliver more efficient and reliable core bearing solutions for both industrial and humanoid robots. By collaborating with all sectors of society, C&U aims to jointly drive high-quality, large-scale development of the robotics industry and accelerate progress toward a new era of intelligent robotics.
