Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) is expanding into robotics and advanced technologies amid slower battery business growth, setting up a dedicated team in Shanghai.

The team, comprising engineers in motion control and AI, is developing industrial robots like robotic arms and AGVs for CATL’s battery plants.

CATL is also exploring humanoid robotics and is in talks with manufacturers like Galaxy Universal for potential investments.

Beyond robotics, CATL is researching room-temperature superconductors and nuclear fusion, signaling a broader push into advanced technology.

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