BYD's Stella Li talks expanding the business and home robots (with editor-in-chief Jamie Heller)
BYD executive Stella Li discussed the company's global expansion strategy and the future of home robotics at the 2026 Cannes Lions festival. Li predicts that home robots will become a mainstream reality within the next three years.
Why it matters
BYD's pivot toward robotics signals the diversification of major Chinese manufacturing giants beyond electric vehicles.
Business Insider editor-in-chief Jamie Heller sits down with BYD executive Stella Li at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The two discuss how the Chinese manufacturer's business has grown and plans for future expansion in more global markets. Heller asks Li about upcoming ventures and partnerships, as well as Li's prediction that home robots will be a reality within the next three years. Read the original article on Business Insider
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