Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Schaeffler have opened a new 900 m² Schaeffler–NTU Corporate Lab: Intelligent Mechatronics Hub to push AI-enabled humanoids, collaborative robots and autonomous mobile platforms for manufacturing, logistics and healthcare.
What top humanoid teams buy from Schaeffler (disclosed so far)
The only named humanoid OEM today is Neura Robotics.
- Innovative actuators and gearboxes for humanoid joints
- Precision bearings and rotary/linear drive modules for high-load, continuous industrial operation
Schaeffler will also deploy a mid-four-digit number of Neura humanoids in its own factories by 2035, locking in a large reference customer and long-term actuator demand.
The company is positioning itself as a tier-1 motion-system supplier for humanoids, but faces pressure from:
- Aggressive Chinese actuator makers on cost and volume
- OEM demand for lighter, EV-style integrated joint modules
Cindy Koh, EVP, EDB (key message)
Cindy Koh stressed that Schaeffler’s continued investments strengthen Singapore’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, create high-skill R&D and engineering jobs, and that the expanded lab “connects academic research with real-world industry applications” while advancing robotics and embodied AI adoption.
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