Robotics and humanoid robotics & civilian drones discussion

Further reporting of BYD's AI robot program making progress. Looks like they plan for 200k capacity per year by 2028.

Details of BYD's humanoid robot program as of 2026/5 show 7th gen prototype now being tested out called 尧舜禹. It has reached 80% of human efficiency & there are > 100 prototypes in Pingshan & Changsha factories for material handling, line inspection & parts labeling. Payload of 50 kg & 1.5 m/s walking speed. Goal of 20k units inside BYD factories this year and putting them in 4S dealerships after factory expansion. It has worked on this since 2022 with 4000 member core $&D team. 6th gen prototype started testing in 2025. 80% of components including Servo Motor and reducers are designed internally, 40% cheaper than buying from outside. It will giantly expand production at Changsha factory by 2028 for commercial use and reach capacity of 200k/yr. Expecting to service industries, home and companion types.