VSMC, the joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors, inaugurated its first chip fab in Singapore and is considering a second, more advanced fab. The first fab, which broke ground in late 2024, has an estimated investment of US$7.8 billion.
After the establishment of NXP's China Robotics Innovation Center, CEO Rafael Sotomayor said in an interview that he visited seven robotics companies and five automotive companies this week, observed three forces building humanoid robots in China, and believes China's robotics ecosystem is far larger than other national markets.
NXP Semiconductors announced the official establishment of its China Robotics Innovation Center, a key part of its global robotics strategy, aiming to drive robot system innovation and the scaled deployment of trusted Physical AI, support local customer development, and strengthen cooperation with industry chain partners.