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CATL and Galbot Form Global Strategic Partnership, Deploy Heavy-Duty Galbot S1 Humanoid Robot at CATL Factory
On June 24, 2026, CATL and Galbot announced a global strategic partnership and deployed the Galbot S1, the world’s first mass-produced humanoid robot powered by CATL batteries, on a CATL production line.
What happened
CATL and Galbot announced a global strategic partnership on June 24, 2026, to advance smart manufacturing lines and expand the global deployment of AI humanoid robots. At the center of the partnership is the Galbot S1, the world’s first mass-produced humanoid robot powered by CATL batteries. It has a 50 kg payload capacity with both arms and has begun operating on CATL’s module and battery pack production lines.
Why it matters
The Galbot S1 is being used for high-intensity tasks, such as material handling and retrieval, on CATL’s module and battery pack production lines. CATL said it plans to operate the robot, powered by its own batteries, in factories for dangerous, repetitive and physically demanding work.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/catl-denchi-seisan-rain-ni-galbot-sei-hyuumanoidorobotto-wo-12d7dc. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.