# Aptiv signs robotics collaboration agreements with TARS and Shanghai Electric

Aptiv signed separate strategic collaboration agreements with TARS and Shanghai Electric at the 9th China International Import Expo. Hundreds of robots from both partners will be deployed on Aptiv's production lines, and Aptiv's computing platforms and power distribution solutions will be integrated into the robots, with initial production planned by end of 2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-06
- Where: Shanghai, China, China
- Status: announced
- Products: robots, high-performance computing platforms, intelligent power distribution solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Shanghai Electric](https://endata.com/companies/1068.md) (partner)
- [Aptiv](https://endata.com/companies/5841.md) (partner)
- [TARS](https://endata.com/companies/94933.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aptiv.com](https://www.aptiv.com/en/newsroom/article/aptiv-accelerates-robotics-expansion-with-industry-partners), 2026-11-06: "Aptiv signed separate strategic collaboration agreements with TARS and Shanghai Electric during the 9th China International Import Expo"
- [ir.aptiv.com](https://ir.aptiv.com/news/news-details/2026/Aptiv-Accelerates-Robotics-Expansion-With-Industry-Partners-2026-d-6_DOGBsW/default.aspx), 2026-11-06: "Aptiv brings technologies, engineering expertise and large-scale production experience proven in the automotive industry."

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