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Infineon CEO flags growth prospects for humanoid robot chips

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The CEO of Infineon Technologies told daily Handelsblatt that the German semiconductor maker is well-positioned to benefit from a future boom in the market for microchips

Infineon CEO Highlights Growth Potential for Humanoid Robot Microchips

Growth Prospects in the Microchip Market

FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The CEO of Infineon Technologies told daily Handelsblatt that the German semiconductor maker is well-positioned to benefit from a future boom in the market for microchips used in humanoid robots.

Infineon's Position in the Market

"This could become a growth market like the one today for high-performance semiconductors in AI data centres," Jochen Hanebeck was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Technological Developments for Robots

He added that Infineon could already produce many microchips for human-like robots, partly because its business in autonomous driving, and the need for new in-house technology development was limited.

(Reporting by Myria Mildenberger and Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Infineon CEO highlights growth in humanoid robot chip market.
  • Potential for market similar to AI data centers.
  • Infineon already produces many microchips for robots.
  • Limited need for new technology development.
  • Infineon benefits from autonomous driving expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a microchip?
A microchip is a small electronic component that contains integrated circuits, which can perform various functions such as processing data and controlling devices.
What is autonomous driving?
Autonomous driving refers to vehicles that are capable of navigating and driving themselves without human intervention, using sensors and software.
What are humanoid robots?
Humanoid robots are robots designed to resemble the human body in appearance and behavior, often used in research, entertainment, and service applications.

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