The new laboratory will provide support for demonstration, validation, and joint development at the system level for broader robotics and physical artificial intelligence applications.
Renesas Electronics Corporation today announced the official opening of its Physical AI and Robotics Lab in Beijing, China. This new facility will enable customers to jointly demonstrate, validate, and develop next-generation robotic systems and will serve as a central hub for implementing Renesas' physical AI strategy, from proof of concept to large-scale deployment.
Physical AI represents the next phase in the evolution of AI, where intelligence transcends digital environments to enter systems that operate in the physical world. Unlike digital AI applications, these systems must perceive, decide, and act safely in real time with deterministic behavior. Robotics, particularly humanoids, exemplifies physical AI and requires seamless integration of embedded processing, sensors, actuators, power management, software, and development tools.
The creation of this laboratory further reinforces Renesas' commitment to physical AI as a key area of long-term growth, following the creation of the Physical AI Division on July 1, 2026.
"Humanoid robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex, driving demand for hardware and software systems that must work in perfect sync," he said. Ivo Marocco, Vice President and UX Director at Renesas. "Currently, Renesas covers approximately 30% of the bill of materials for humanoid robots, and we see an opportunity to expand that coverage to 70% thanks to our expertise in control, power, sensors, AI, software, and ecosystem solutions." Our new laboratory will help customers validate complete systems and accelerate the implementation of next-generation robotic innovations."
"China continues to lead in robotics innovation and adoption thanks to a broad customer base, a highly collaborative ecosystem, and a comprehensive supply chain service system," he said. Yvonne Liu, Vice President and President of Renesas China. "Renesas will leverage its Physical AI Lab in Beijing and its technological capabilities to collaborate closely with customers, ecosystem partners, universities and startups. As part of Renesas' key strategy in China, this lab will accelerate the implementation of physical AI systems engineering."
The lab will integrate hardware, software, AI modeling, control, power supply, sensors, and system-level verification to support the entire engineering process, from development to implementation. As a platform connecting customer needs, ecosystem resources, and advanced technologies, the lab will go beyond simply showcasing products to support the validation and co-development of complete robotic solutions.
Renesas is uniquely positioned to serve the physical AI and humanoid robotics segment with a comprehensive portfolio spanning key systems domains, including brain and motion control, sensing, actuation, and energy management. With decades of experience in automotive and industrial applications, Renesas combines hardware technologies with functional safety, edge AI, and Renesas 365, its cloud-based electronics development platform, to help customers design safer, smarter, and more scalable robotic systems.
