When “humanoid robots” emerged as the hottest track in the tech world, the battle for domestic substitution of core components had already begun. Kunwei Technology has lived up to national expectations by achieving comprehensive localization of its products.
From December 2 to 5, the 2025 (3rd) Mobile Robot & Humanoid Robot Premium Supply Chain Expo, themed “Light Without Dazzle · Still Waters Run Deep,” was grandly held at the Platinum Hanjue Hotel in Hefei. As a leading domestic supplier of six-axis force sensors for robotic core components, Kunwei Technology participated in the exhibition (Booth: E06), publicly showcasing for the first time the progress of its specialized sensors for humanoid robots—demonstrating the strong capabilities of domestically produced core parts.
The event gathered more than 700 leaders in mobile robotics and embodied intelligence, including over 90% of executives across the entire industry chain and more than 400 CEOs. Participants had the opportunity to connect with visionary figures, engage in forward-looking discussions from a global economic perspective, and jointly shape the future blueprint of the industry. More than 80 core supply chain companies also exhibited on-site, creating a one-stop procurement and negotiation platform that supports deep collaboration between technology and the industrial chain, helping to define a new industry structure.
This grand event served not only as a platform for technological and intellectual exchange but also as a tribute to the industry’s “golden decade” and a stage for envisioning its future. Jointly hosted by the Baohe District Government of Hefei, the Mobile Robot Industry Alliance, and the Humanoid Robot Application Scenario Alliance, the expo aims to establish a milestone that will define the next decade of the industry.
A Shining Example of Chinese Innovation: 50 Years of Aerospace Heritage + 8 Years of Breakthroughs, Breaking International Monopoly
As a representative enterprise in the field of intelligent force sensors for robots, Kunwei Technology has been deeply engaged in high-precision force-control technology for many years. Its independently developed products—including six-axis force sensors and joint torque sensors—are built upon several industry-exclusive key technologies such as structural decoupling, algorithmic decoupling, and six-axis joint calibration. These innovations have demonstrated strong application potential in industrial robots, collaborative robots, and humanoid robots, especially in scenarios requiring delicate or highly precise operations.
Kunwei’s core technologies originate from the aerospace testing sector, backed by more than 50 years of accumulated technical expertise. The founding team comes from China Aerospace Academy 11, with nearly 20 years of experience in the R&D, production, and application of intelligent multi-axis force sensors. With mastery of core force-sensing technologies and full ownership of independent intellectual property, the company has established a solid foundation for innovation. In terms of quality control, Kunwei adheres to the strictest standards—from material selection to final inspection. The company not only answers the national call for domestic substitution to prevent foreign dependency on key materials and technologies, but also implements aerospace-grade standards in every step to ensure product stability and reliability.
In just eight years, Kunwei has achieved a leap from “follower” to “leader.” Its independently developed six-axis force sensors have made major breakthroughs in accuracy, achieving non-linearity (including cross-talk) better than 0.3%FS and precision better than 0.1%FS. These performance indicators not only surpass those of similar international products but are also optimized for domestic industrial environments, improving resistance to dust, vibration, and explosion hazards. Kunwei Technology is actively responding to national strategy by enabling full domestic substitution in China’s niche yet critical hard-tech sector, while gradually expanding its presence in global markets.
A Decade of Dedication: From Aerospace to Industry,Scene-Based Expertise Builds a Solid Technological Moat
As early as ten years ago—long before “embodied intelligence” became an industry focus—Kunwei Technology had already taken a forward-looking approach by applying six-axis force sensors to highly demanding scenarios, accumulating massive amounts of real-world operational data.
- In the aerospace sector:
Kunwei provides real-time force feedback for satellite solar-panel docking and spacecraft hatch assembly, ensuring millimeter-level alignment accuracy. The company has contributed to more than 10 major national aerospace programs. - In the research sector:
Kunwei collaborates with leading universities such as Tsinghua University and Harbin Institute of Technology, supporting cutting-edge studies including humanoid robot gait development and flexible grasping, and providing customized sensing solutions. - In the industrial sector:
A landmark case is Kunwei’s collaboration with Dobot Robotics. For the polishing and grinding processes of 3C products, Kunwei’s sensors delivered real-time force control that raised product yield from 92% to 99.5% and increased production efficiency by 30%. These solutions are now deployed in mass production on Huawei smartphone casing finishing lines. - Other applications:
Kunwei’s sensors are also widely used in automotive component welding force control, collaborative robot assembly, food and pharmaceutical sorting, and more—forming a robust closed loop of “technology R&D → scenario verification → iterative optimization.”
These cross-domain application experiences have become Kunwei’s true “moat” in entering the humanoid robot sector. As the “force-sensing nerve” of a humanoid robot, a six-axis force sensor must operate reliably in tight spaces and under dynamic conditions. Kunwei’s expertise in the miniaturized design of core sensing elements and industrial-grade anti-interference technologies aligns perfectly with the fundamental requirements of humanoid robots.
Betting on Humanoid Robots: Specialized Sensors Now in Mass Supply to Leading Domestic Humanoid Robot Manufacturers
With the rapid rise of embodied intelligence technology, humanoid robots have become the key battleground for global tech giants. The six-axis force sensor is the core to enabling their abilities in “walking, grasping, and interaction.” To allow a humanoid robot to climb stairs without falling and pick up an egg without crushing it, the sensor must meet five essential requirements: miniaturization, lightweight design, low power consumption, high precision, and high overload capacity. Targeting these needs, Kunwei Technology rapidly launched specialized six-axis force sensors for humanoid robots, which have now been successfully supplied in volume to leading domestic companies:
- In cooperation with Zhiyuan Robotics, Kunwei provides leg-joint force feedback for its “Zhiyuan GX” humanoid robot, enabling real-time gait adjustments when climbing stairs or walking on uneven terrain, resulting in a 40% improvement in walking stability.
- Supporting the prototype development of the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Kunwei’s sensors enable force-control accuracy of ≤0.5 N in hand-grasping scenarios, successfully achieving precise operations such as electrical switching in server rooms and delicate handling of fragile items like circuit boards.
The performance requirements that humanoid robots place on sensors are an order of magnitude higher than those in industrial scenarios. Kunwei Technology’s advantage lies in its ability to combine aerospace-level reliability with industrial-grade cost control. This allows customers to benefit from six-axis force sensors that meet aerospace-class quality standards, while Kunwei’s annual production capacity of 30,000 units and optimized core manufacturing processes ensure that overall procurement costs remain well controlled. This combination is helping domestic humanoid robots achieve rapid large-scale deployment.
Conclusion: Global Expansion and Four-Dimensional Upgrades to Lead the Humanoid Robot Race
Facing the trillion-yuan market opportunity of humanoid robots, Kunwei Technology is advancing with four major upgrades to shape the future and strengthen its leading position in domestic six-axis force sensing:
- Strategic Upgrade: Global R&D and Manufacturing Synergy — Guided by strategic expansion, we will build globally coordinated capabilities for the R&D and mass production of force-sensor products.
- R&D Upgrade: AI + Scenario Customization — Driven by technological innovation, we will integrate industry-specific application scenarios with AI-based algorithms to design high-performance, customized sensor solutions.
- Capacity Upgrade: Full-Process Intelligent Manufacturing — Through capacity enhancement, we aim to achieve automation and intelligentization across the entire production chain, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
- Market Upgrade: Global, Cross-Industry Penetration — With a global outlook, we will expand across all industries, offering customers more comprehensive and higher-quality services.
Kunwei’s presence at this year’s Mobile Robotics Decade Conference is not only a summary of past achievements but also a declaration of its determination to accelerate in the humanoid robot race. From breaking international monopolies to empowering domestic humanoid robots, Kunwei Technology—rooted in aerospace heritage—is writing a new chapter in “Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing.” The future is full of promise.
