BEIJING (ANN/CHINA DAILY) – China’s robotics industry is experiencing a period of rapid growth, as demonstrated by the wide array of innovative robots showcased at the 2024 in Beijing from August 21 to 25, according to a report by Xinhua.
The event drew over 400 experts from around the world to discuss cutting-edge technologies and the future of the robotics industry. More than 600 innovative products from 169 companies were exhibited, with over 60 new products launched during the conference.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as of July 2024, China holds more than 190,000 effective robot-related patents, representing about two-thirds of the global total. China has maintained its position as the world’s largest industrial robot market for 11 consecutive years, with newly installed capacity accounting for more than half of the global market over the past three years.
Service robots have seen widespread application in areas such as home services and medical care, while specialised robots have played critical roles in air and sea exploration and emergency rescue operations.
