With a high annual production capacity, ForwardX said the factory is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for robotics systems.
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani on the future of last-mile logistics
Serve Robotics CEO and co-founder Ali Kashani discusses the growth of the sidewalk robotics business and the road ahead.
China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries, reports IFR
The National People’s Congress is planning a venture fund that could reach 1 trillion yuan as China focuses on producing and using robots.
WeRide to deploy its GXR robotaxi in Beijing
WeRide said the GXR service area spans the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations.
Cornerstone Robotics brings in $70M to scale Sentire endoscopic system globally
Cornerstone Robotics has completed clinical trials in multiple specialties, including urology, gynecology, and thoracic surgeries.
AgiBot releases humanoid manipulation dataset to enable large-scale learning
With more than 1 million trajectories from 100 robots, AgiBot said its model offers a high level of diversity and complexity.
In just seven years, the global robot density in factories has doubled, IFR finds
In 2023, China surpassed Germany and Japan in robot density, putting it at the third most automated country worldwide.
Service robot sales climb by 30% worldwide, reports the IFR
In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.
CIIF 2024 shows major robotics trends in China
CIIF 2024 showed the latest in China’s robotics industry, from cobots and industrial automation to humanoids.
IFR World Robotics report says 4M robots are operating in factories globally
There are no signs that the robotics industry’s long-term growth trend will end in the near future, said the IFR’s World Robotics report.
China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR
China has grown as both a robotics user and producer, and its government recently set out a roadmap including humanoids.
China proposes guidelines for future humanoid development
Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.
Autonomous kitchen developer Circus to roll out 5,400 robots across Beijing
Circus signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beijing University Food Raw Material Procurement Center.
SUPCON opens new innovation center and launches Navigator α humanoid robot
SUPCON has debuted its new humanoid for R&D and industrial use at the new Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center.
10 industries China is focusing on automating
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has created a new action plan called the “Robot + Application Action Plan.”
Driverless cars now legal in Shenzhen
The regulations, set to take effect on August 1, grant permission for autonomous vehicles to operate with no driver present in certain parts of the city.
IFR weighs in on China’s five-year plan for robotics
The International Federation of Robotics gave insight on China’s current place in the world market and the significance of the 5-year plan.
How realistic is China’s five-year plan for robotics?
Georg Stieler, managing director for China at international consulting firm STM Stieler, shares his thoughts on China’s five-year plan.
WeRide raises $200M, partners with Yutong in Chinese autonomous driving deal
WeRide, a leading autonomous vehicle company in China, has strengthened its partnership with bus maker Yutong Group, receiving $200 million in Series B1 funding.
Pony.ai partners to mass produce self-driving cars as Series C brings valuation to $5.3B
Pony.ai will be working with China FAW Group on design and manufacturing of its robotaxis and autonomous trucks. The company completed Series C fundraising of $267 million.
Factories worldwide used a total of 2.7M industrial robots in 2019, reports IFR
Although industrial automation did not grow as much worldwide in 2019 as in 2018, it still set records, reported the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR also looked at regional growth.
China’s robotics industry: Analyst takes a look at what’s new in 2020
China’s industrial automation and robotics market demonstrates significant strengths in 2020, but immature firms and trade conflicts with the U.S. still pose challenges, writes international consultant Georg Stieler.