ForwardX Robotics deploys 435 AMRs at Chery’s Dalian EV factory

ForwardX Robotics, a global provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has deployed 435 AMRs at Chery Automobile's Dalian factory, one of the largest EV production sites in China. ForwardX said the project marks the largest just-in-time AMR deployment in the automotive industry, powering Chery's transformation into a smart manufacturing leader.

Multiple types of AMRs are used across key areas such as welding, stamping, and final assembly, ForwardX Robotics noted, helping Chery streamline operations by reducing manual touchpoints, improving delivery accuracy, and boosting workflow reliability. The optimized material flow supports the automaker in reaching a production milestone of one car every 100 seconds.

"Our ongoing collaboration with Chery highlights how scalable automation solutions can evolve as automobile OEMs' needs grow," said Nicolas Chee, CEO at ForwardX. "Starting with 100+ AMRs at Chery's Super One factory in 2023 and expanding to 435 AMRs at Dalian, our solutions have continuously adapted to meet Chery's expanding production requirements. The ability to scale and integrate seamlessly into production lines showcases ForwardX's commitment to long-term partnerships with automobile OEMs. With reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), enhanced safety, and readiness for Industry 4.0, we are proud to support Chery's mission to drive efficiency and innovation across their operations."

The AMRs in use at Dalian include 195 Flex Series AMRs for material flow in tight spaces, AMRs from ForwardX's Max Series, for heavy duty loads, and Lynx Series AMRs for towing applications.

ForwardX is showcasing its AMR portfolio and the record-setting 435-unit deployment for Chery's Dalian factory at Automate 2025 in Detriot, at Booth #5632, May 12–15, 2025