/PRZWT/ As global tech giants rush to invest in embodied intelligent robot research, and as "whether machines can understand the world like humans" becomes the core issue in the industry, embodied intelligence is rapidly evolving from a cutting-edge concept into a profound transformation sweeping across manufacturing, service industries, and even household scenarios. In this transformation, sensors - as the "nerve endings" for robots to interact with the physical world - their performance and system integration capabilities directly determine the upper limit of robot intelligence and the boundaries of their applications. The industry consensus is gradually becoming clear: without advanced perception, there can be no true embodied intelligence.
In this context, the well-known domestic sensor enterprise Hanwei Technology, leveraging its long-term in-depth layout in the field of sensing, has established a sensor product system covering five perception dimensions: "touch, smell, balance, force control, and vision". It has become one of the few enterprises in China that possess the ability to provide systematic and multimodal perception solutions for embodied intelligent robots. Its independently developed core products such as flexible electronic skin, MEMS electronic nose, inertial measurement unit, multi-dimensional force sensor, and non-cooled infrared thermal imaging module have all reached the advanced level in the industry in terms of bionic touch, gas recognition, posture perception, fine force control, and environmental perception.
Based on this technology and product foundation, Hanwei Technology has recently, through a series of strategic layouts and substantive progress focusing on embodied intelligent sensing technology, quietly positioned itself at the critical intersection of this industrial upgrading process. From jointly releasing innovative hardware with industry partners, to obtaining authoritative endorsements for core sensing technologies, and to benchmarking its manufacturing system against the highest international quality standards, Hanwei Technology's steps reflect that the Chinese embodied intelligent industry chain is moving from single-point breakthroughs to a new stage of systematic and ecological collaboration.
Strong alliance: Working together with Shenghe Industry to jointly explore new solutions for precise hand perception and execution
On January 6, 2026, at the "Annual Forum on the Development of Embodied Intelligent Dextrous Hands and the Global Launch of the First Chain-type Dextrous Hand", Hanwei Technology and Qingdao Zhenghe Industrial Co., Ltd. officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. It is known that this collaboration focuses on the research and development, manufacturing of the hardware and control system of embodied intelligent dextrous hands, as well as the deep integration of multi-dimensional sensing technologies such as robot touch, force control, and balance. Both parties aim to leverage their complementary strengths to jointly develop robot dextrous hands with multimodal perception and adaptive capabilities, providing systematic and generalized end-effector solutions for humanoid robots, collaborative robots, and other applications.
Technical Recognition: Flexible Sensing Electronic Skin Featured on Leading Innovation List
Shortly thereafter, Hanwei Technology Group's "Flexible Sensing Electronic Skin" received high praise from authoritative industry media. On January 30, 2026, the "China Electronics News" (under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) released the results of the "2025 Embodied Intelligence Innovative Products and Technologies" selection, and Hanwei Technology's product was successfully included in the top ten innovative products and technologies.
This is an acknowledgement of Hanwei Technology's long-term dedication and technological breakthroughs in the field of flexible tactile sensors. It is known that Hanwei Technology is one of the earliest enterprises in China to systematically develop flexible tactile sensors. They have established an independent nanosensitive material system and mastered a number of core technologies ranging from flexible piezoresistive, piezoelectric, capacitance to sweat sensing. They also possess the capability for large-scale batch production. Their flexible sensing electronic skin features ultra-thinness (thickness less than 0.3mm), high sensitivity (sensitivity up to 0.1 kPa), rapid response (<1ms), and resistance to bending (lifetime over 1 million times). It has achieved biomimetic and superior functions of human skin, enabling robots to possess precise "tactile" senses.
Quality foundation: Flexible sensing achieves IATF 16949 automotive industry certification
While striving for the cutting-edge of technology, Hanwei Technology also attaches great importance to the reliability of its products and the guarantee of its quality system. Recently, the R&D and manufacturing unit of its flexible sensing technology has successfully obtained the IATF 16949:2016 quality management system certification. This standard is the authoritative quality system standard recognized by the global automotive industry. Based on ISO 9001, it particularly strengthens strict requirements for product safety, process control, defect prevention, and supply chain management. It is an important passport for entering the mainstream automotive supply chain worldwide.
It is reported that Hanwei Technology, the developer and manufacturer of gas sensing technology, obtained the IATF 16949 certification in 2021. This new addition of flexible sensing certification not only demonstrates the upgrade and evolution of its stable supply capacity for the global automotive industry, but also expands its application scenarios in the automotive sector, such as adaptive adjustment of pressure distribution in intelligent seats, protection against children/pets being forgotten, human-computer interaction and intelligent cabins, and pressure detection of battery bulging, etc.
From the perspective of industry experts, automobiles are excellent carriers of embodied intelligence because they inherently require the installation of numerous sensors and need to conduct extensive perceptual interactions with the outside world to enhance the intelligence level of the driving and passenger experience. In the future, with the advancement of technology, flexible sensors may open up many new applications and experiences for embodied intelligent vehicles.
