According to informed sources, the new energy giant CATL is covertly advancing self-developed robotics initiatives. The company's 21C Innovation Lab has reportedly assembled a ~20-member specialized team focused on independent R&D of robotic arm technologies.

When approached for comment by media, CATL declined to respond officially as of press time. However, industry insiders close to the matter revealed that due to slower-than-expected progress in internal robotics development, CATL has:

Actively engaged with multiple domestic humanoid robot makers (including Agile Robots) in 2024;

Conducted humanoid robot testing/validation at its battery production facilities;

Sought strategic investments in promising humanoid robotics startups to accelerate sector positioning