Thailand approves a 10-billion-baht hub for humanoid robot parts
Thailand's Board of Investment approved five Chinese companies to make roller screws, actuators and structural parts for humanoids in the Eastern Economic Corridor, naming Tesla's Optimus as a target market.
In short: The "muscles and bones" of humanoid robots are getting their own factories outside China. Thailand's BOI approved combined initial investment of more than 10 billion baht.
Who is building what
| Company | Investment | Product | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Seenpin | 2.12B baht | Planetary roller screws, ball screws | Chonburi |
| Beite Technology | 1.67B baht (+ >3B under review) | Planetary roller screws | Chonburi |
| Sanhua Intelligent Drives | 1.8B baht | Actuators | Chonburi |
| Tuopu Technology | 930M baht | Actuators | Chachoengsao |
| Xusheng Group | 2.7B baht | Lightweight body, joint and structural parts | Rayong |
The BOI says the primary market includes global players such as Tesla's Optimus humanoid, and expects more than 1,000 high-skill jobs.
Why it matters
Planetary roller screws and actuators are among the most expensive parts of a humanoid. Building them in Thailand gives humanoid makers a second supply base and helps Chinese suppliers serve customers that want production outside China.
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