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On May 13, 2026, the 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) officially opened in Shenzhen. At the booth of Huayan Robotics, a Siemens Xcelerator Ecosystem Partner, a collaborative robot was drawing significant attention as it performed battery pack screwdriving operations with remarkable precision. Its smooth motion, micron-level positioning accuracy, and highly controlled fastening torque showcased the advanced automation capabilities required for next-generation battery manufacturing.
Screwdriving is a critical process in the production of power batteries and energy storage systems. Traditional manual operations often face challenges such as labor shortages, high work intensity, and inconsistent fastening quality. Huayan Robotics addresses these challenges with high-performance collaborative robots engineered specifically for demanding industrial environments.
Figure 1. Huayan Robotics Battery Pack Screwdriving Application
Leveraging redundant core component design and Huayan’s proprietary dual-joint module architecture, the robot is capable of withstanding substantial tightening forces and delivering fastening torque of up to 300 N·m. It can reliably perform the complete screwdriving process—including screw picking, positioning, and fastening—while simultaneously collecting, monitoring, and tracing fastening data in real time.
Designed to meet the stringent quality requirements of the new energy industry, Huayan’s collaborative robots can accurately handle screws of varying types, lengths, and specifications, ensuring consistent fastening quality and high production yields. By replacing manual operations, manufacturers can reduce labor dependency, minimize production losses, and achieve standardized, highly efficient assembly processes.
Beyond robust performance, Huayan Robotics delivers the flexibility required for modern battery manufacturing, enabling collaborative robots to be deployed across the entire production workflow of power battery and energy storage battery facilities.
Benefiting from full-range accessibility, superior vibration suppression, and high-precision motion control, Huayan robots can be applied to a wide range of key processes, including: Random battery cell picking, Battery cell stacking, Battery pack screwdriving, Airtightness testing, 3D vision inspection of battery trays, Module assembly, Explosion-proof coating applications, Heavy-load palletizing and material handling, PACK line integration.
Figure 2. Huayan Robotics Battery Cell Stacking Application
These capabilities allow manufacturers to meet demanding precision requirements while adapting to complex production environments, effectively addressing challenges such as low efficiency, lengthy changeover times, and inconsistent product quality.
The robots also support rapid deployment and intuitive programming, enabling flexible production adjustments without complex engineering efforts. Manufacturers can quickly switch between different battery models and specifications, supporting high-mix, customized production with minimal downtime.
To further expand automation possibilities, Huayan Robotics has introduced innovative products such as its 7-Axis Humanoid Robotic Arm. Designed for complex work environments and human-robot collaboration scenarios, the humanoid arm can perform delicate operations in confined battery production spaces and specialized workstations, extending the applicability of advanced collaborative robotics.
From cell handling and assembly to quality inspection and material transportation, Huayan Robotics provides end-to-end automation solutions across the battery manufacturing value chain, helping enterprises optimize workforce allocation, improve productivity, and accelerate their transition toward intelligent and flexible manufacturing.
The integration of high rigidity and operational flexibility has enabled Huayan Robotics to successfully deploy solutions across more than 40 industries and over 60 application scenarios, delivering measurable value to customers worldwide.
For example, a leading lithium battery manufacturer implemented Huayan’s cell stacking and screwdriving solution on its module production line, reducing labor requirements by 30 operators, increasing efficiency by 40%, and achieving a yield rate of 99.97%.
In another case, a major automotive manufacturer adopted Huayan’s screwdriving and palletizing solution on its PACK production line, increasing output per shift by 25% while reducing defect rates to just 0.03%.
Additionally, Huayan’s collaborative robot and 3D vision inspection solution for battery trays enables rapid model changeovers and completes more than ten inspection tasks within 60 seconds, doubling inspection efficiency and further supporting cost reduction and productivity improvements.
As the global battery industry continues to expand and accelerate its intelligent manufacturing transformation, Huayan Robotics remains committed to advancing core collaborative robotics technologies and expanding automation capabilities for increasingly complex battery production scenarios.
With stronger structural performance, greater operational flexibility, and continuous innovation, Huayan Robotics is enabling manufacturers to automate critical battery production processes with confidence.
Looking ahead, Huayan Robotics will continue to strengthen its collaboration within the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem, promoting the deep integration of digitalization and automation. Together with global industry partners, Huayan aims to build an open, collaborative ecosystem for intelligent battery manufacturing and contribute to the high-quality development of the global power battery and energy storage industries.
