BASF and Qiteng Robot Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Jointly Promote Intelligent Upgrading of the Chemical Industry

BASF and Qiteng Robot Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Jointly Promote Intelligent Upgrading of the Chemical Industry

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Apr 07, 2026

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BASFIntelligent InspectionMaterial InnovationChemical Digitalization

April 3, 2026 – BASF and Qiteng Robot officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

 

 

 

 

According to the MoU, the two parties will jointly explore the application of Qiteng Robot's products and intelligent inspection solutions at BASF sites, supporting digitalization and automation development in the chemical industry, with a focus on safety-critical application scenarios.

 

The parties will also collaborate on material innovation for core robotic components. Leveraging BASF's deep expertise in engineering plastics, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyurethane systems, and other advanced materials, the partnership will focus on exploring the potential of material science in lightweight design for quadruped and humanoid robots. Through continuous breakthroughs in material performance, the collaboration aims to provide strong support for the performance optimization and iterative upgrading of robotic products.

 

Dr. Lou Jianfeng, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China, stated: "We are greatly inspired by the vigorous development of China's intelligent manufacturing industry. BASF looks forward to deepening strategic cooperation with Qiteng Robot, focusing on the digital transformation and safety production scenarios of the chemical industry. At the same time, we will drive material innovation for core robotic components, helping robotic solutions continuously improve in safety, lightweight design, intelligence, and customization, thereby expanding their application fields and market space."

 

Zhu Dong, Chairman of Qiteng Robot, said: "We are honored to reach a strategic cooperation with BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry. This signing marks a new phase in our relationship. Moving forward, we will promote the large-scale application of Qiteng's intelligent inspection solutions at BASF's global sites, 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 lightweight and bionic design of robots, jointly empowering high-quality industrial upgrading."

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