This cheaper form of production allows the price of the company's flexible arms to be about a tenth of that charged for traditional robotic arms, said Cao Wei, an investor in Wisson through venture capital firm Lanchi Ventures, where he is a partner. .

The flexible technology will usher in robotic arms at a cost of about 10,000 yuan ($1,404), Wisson says on its website.

“(Wisson’s) soft arms can be used on humanoids,” Cao said, adding that the company has already provided samples to foreign companies that make humanoid robots.