SKF and Leaderdrive (LD) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in China focused on producing high-precision transmission components for humanoid robot joints. The venture targets components used in moveable joints, which require precise motion transfer and reliability for robotics applications. SKF, a Swedish industrial company, and Leaderdrive, a manufacturer of precision robotic components, describe the initiative as a way to supply specialized parts for humanoid robot development and manufacturing.
One source reports that SKF will hold a 60% stake in the venture. The arrangement is presented as an industrial collaboration designed to combine SKF’s bearing and precision-engineering capabilities with Leaderdrive’s experience in robotic components. The announcement is dated July 2, 2026, and is issued from Gothenburg, Sweden.
The sources broadly agree on the partners involved, the geographic focus on China, the product scope—high-precision transmission components for humanoid robot joints—and SKF’s majority ownership stake.
