China has retained its position as the world's largest market for industrial robots for the eleventh consecutive year, according to Xin Guobin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Information Technology.
Speaking at the Global Robotics Conference 2024 in Beijing, Shen highlighted that China’s industrial robot production reached 430,000 units in 2023.
Newly added robotic installations in China have accounted for over half of the global market over the past three years, underscoring China's pivotal role in the growth of the global robotics industry.
Shen noted that China's robotics industry has made significant strides in innovation and development.
Recent advancements include breakthroughs in bio-inspired perception, understanding, planning, and control technologies.
As of July 2024, China has registered over 190,000 active patents related to robotics, representing approximately two-thirds of the global total.
China is also focusing on deepening the implementation of its "Robot with Applications" initiative, aimed at integrating robotics into various industries.
Over the past decade, the number of robots per 10,000 workers in China's manufacturing sector has surged from 49 to 470.
The Global Robotics Conference, which began in Beijing on Wednesday and runs for five days, features participation from 169 companies worldwide, including major global firms. The conference showcases over 600 robotic units, with more than 60 making their world debut at the event.
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