en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 2, 2026, BASF and QITENG Robotics formally signed a memorandum of cooperation to deepen synergy around the integrated development of the robotics industry and the chemical materials industry, jointly promoting the intelligent upgrading and sustainable development of the chemical sector.
According to the memorandum of cooperation, the two parties will jointly explore the application of QITENG Robotics' products and intelligent inspection solutions at BASF's bases, supporting the digital and automated development of the chemical industry, with a focus on safety-critical application scenarios. The two parties will also engage in material innovation cooperation around core robot components. Leveraging BASF's extensive expertise in performance materials such as engineering plastics, thermoplastic polyurethanes, and polyurethane systems, they will focus on exploring the potential of material technology in the lightweight design of quadruped and humanoid robots. Through continuous breakthroughs in material performance, they aim to provide strong support for the performance optimization and iterative upgrades of robotic products.
Dr. Jianfeng Lou, Chairman and President of BASF Greater China, stated: "We are greatly encouraged by the vigorous development of China's intelligent manufacturing industry. BASF looks forward to deepening strategic cooperation with QITENG Robotics, focusing on the digital transformation and safe production scenarios within the chemical industry. At the same time, we will promote material innovation around core robot components, helping robotic solutions continuously improve in terms of safety, lightweight design, intelligence, and customization, thereby expanding their application fields and market space."
Zhu Dong, Chairman of QITENG Robotics, stated: "We are deeply honored to establish a strategic partnership with BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry. This signing marks a new stage in our relationship. Moving forward, we will promote the large-scale application of QITENG's intelligent inspection solutions across BASF's global bases. By leveraging QITENG's advantages in robotic products and technical services, combined with BASF's material innovation capabilities, we will explore the integration of new materials and intelligent equipment for the lightweight and biomimetic design of robots, jointly empowering the high-quality upgrading of the industry."
About QITENG Robotics
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chongqing, QITENG Robotics is a national-level "Little Giant" specialized and sophisticated enterprise that produces new and unique products, as well as a high-tech enterprise. It holds a globally leading position in the emergency safety field. The company is committed to providing global clients with intelligent, unmanned safety operation and maintenance solutions. Facing extreme working environments such as high/low temperatures, strong corrosion, flammability, explosiveness, toxicity, and harmfulness, it researches, develops, and produces a full range of explosion-proof robotic products, including explosion-proof quadruped robots, explosion-proof wheeled robots, and explosion-proof rail-mounted robots. Its business covers multiple countries and regions including the Middle East, West Asia, North America, and South America.
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