Changan invests 32 million USD to launch robot company at auto-robotics crossroads
Changan Automobile is moving into robotics. On November 28, the company announced that its board approved an investment of 225 million yuan (approximately 31.8 million USD) to co-found a new entity, Changan Tiankshu Intelligent Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. (often shortened to “Changan Robot Company”), with a total registered capital of 450 million yuan (approximately 63.6 million USD). Changan itself will contribute 50 per cent of the capital, while one of its wholly owned subsidiaries will contribute another 10 per cent, according to Autohome.
The new company is designated as the group’s strategy vehicle to pursue “embodied intelligence,” anchored on humanoid-robot technology. According to Changan, the firm aims to develop multiple robot sub-businesses and deliver advanced robotics products and solutions. The move is formally aligned with China’s national “15th Five-Year Plan” and reflects a broader strategic shift at Changan from conventional car manufacturing toward intelligent mobility and robotics systems.
This step builds on Chang’an’s ongoing investment in high-tech manufacturing. Its digital intelligence factory in Chongqing already leverages AI, 5G connectivity and automated robotics to run fully automated production lines for new-energy vehicles. One automated factory in the region reportedly rolls out a finished electric vehicle every 60 seconds during factory operating hours.
Changan’s move into robotics mirrors a broader trend among Chinese automakers, who are increasingly deploying humanoid robots in manufacturing, sales and quality-control roles. Industry observers project that China could lead the global deployment of humanoid robots as early as 2030.
With this investment, Changan is seeking to transform itself from a major automaker into a diversified mobility and robotics technology group. By combining its existing vehicle manufacturing scale and global export ambitions with new robotics capabilities, the company may position itself competitively in both automotive and emerging robotics markets.
