BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign MoU to advance smart transformation of the chemical Industry
Shanghai, China - April 2, 2026 - BASF and Sevnce Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the robotic industry and the chemical sector. Through the partnership, both companies aim to advance the smart and sustainble transformation of the chemical industry.
Under the MoU, BASF and Sevnce Robotics will explore potential applications of Sevnce’s robotic and intelligent inspection solutions at BASF sites. The collaboration supports the chemical industry’s ongoing digitalization and automation journey, with a particular focus on safety‑critical applications.
In parallel, both sides will advance materials innovation for key robotic components. Leveraging BASF’s leading expertise in performance materials such as Engineering Plastics, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes and Polyurethane Systems, the collaboration will focus on lightweight design for quadruped and humanoid robots, supporting performance optimization and continuous product improvement.
“We are greatly encouraged by the vibrant development of China’s smart manufacturing industry,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lou, Chairman and President of BASF Greater China. “BASF looks forward to deepening strategic cooperation with Sevnce Robotics, focusing on digital transformation and safe production scenarios in the chemical industry. We will also drive material innovation for core robotic components, advancing robotic solutions toward enhanced safety, lightweight design, intelligence and customization, while continuously expanding their application scope and market reach.”
Zhu Dong, Chairman of Sevnce Robotics stated,“We are deeply honored to have established a strategic partnership with BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry. This signing marks a new phase in our relationship. Moving forward, we will promote the large-scale application of Sevnce Robotics intelligent inspection solutions across BASF’s global sites. Leveraging the strengths of Sevnce Robotics products and technical services, and combining with BASF's material innovation capabilities, we aim to explore the integration of new materials and intelligent devices, focusing on lightweight and biomimetic design of robots. Together, we will empower the high-quality upgrading of industries.”
About Sevnce Robotics
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chongqing, Sevnce Robotics is a national-level “Little Giant” enterprise specializing in precision, specialty, uniqueness, and novelty. It is also a high-tech enterprise holding a global leading position in emergency safety.The company provides intelligent, unmanned safety operation solutions worldwide. It has developed a full range of explosion-proof robots — including explosion-proof quadruped, explosion-proof wheeled, and explosion-proof track-mounted models — for extreme environments (high/low temperatures, strong corrosion, flammability, explosiveness). Its business covers the Middle East, West Asia, North America, and South America. For more information, visit www.sevnce.com
About BASF in Greater China
BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With large production sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, Chongqing and Zhanjiang, as well as a regional research and development hub in Shanghai, BASF is a major foreign investor in the country’s chemical industry. BASF posted sales of approximately €8.2 billion in 2025 to customers in Greater China and employed 12,452 people as of the end of the year. For further information, please visit www.basf.com/cn/en
Press Contact:
BASF
Karin Fan
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Sevnce Robotics
Zhang Zhe
+86 159 2290 3567
