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China's Pudu Robotics, which makes 80% of its sales abroad, takes on Tesla in humanoids

Published

8 November 2026

Topic

opportunities

◆ Sectors

Robotics, Drones & UAV

◆ Geography

Europe

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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese commercial robot maker Pudu Robotics, which generates 80% of its sales abroad, is pivoting from service robots to humanoid robots to compete globally, including with Tesla, and has recently opened new bases in Europe and the US.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to watch Pudu Robotics shifting from service to humanoid robots as they bring innovation to Europe and the US, directly challenging Tesla's lead in the humanoid robot space.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · 8 Nov 2026

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Robotics, Drones & UAVhumanoidsroboticschinaglobal-expansiontesla-competition