Seres Says Xiaosai Robot Begins B-End Use at Super Factory

On November 5, Seres (601127.SH) stated on an investor interaction platform that its “Xiaosai” robot has been put into use in B-end scenarios, including inspection operations at the company’s super factory. The automaker said the deployment is an initial step in applying robots to manufacturing quality and process checks. Seres added that it will assess specific scenario requirements and product maturity before extending Xiaosai to C-end car-life applications, with the aim of bringing more use cases into operation. The update did not disclose deployment scale, technical specifications or a timetable for the consumer rollout. Still, it offers a concrete example of Chinese automakers testing robots in factory inspection and broader consumer-facing mobility services, while suggesting commercialization will proceed in stages as reliability and scenario fit improve. The company’s disclosure was brief and did not elaborate on the robot’s capabilities.