从“世界工厂”到科创之城 东莞涌现智能制造热潮

Core Insights - Dongguan is transitioning from a "world factory" to a science and technology innovation city, experiencing a surge in intelligent manufacturing [1][7] - The Guangdong Intelligent Robot Research Institute (GIRRI) is a key innovation platform supporting the integration of academic research with local industries [3][5] - Dongguan has over 7,000 intelligent robot-related enterprises, ranking second in China after Suzhou and Shenzhen [7][8] Industry Development - The GIRRI has established multiple major research and incubation platforms, providing technical services to various industries including machinery, electronics, and automotive [3][5] - The establishment of the Longjing Stone Intelligent Manufacturing Special Fund, with a scale of 1 billion RMB, aims to support the growth of intelligent manufacturing [5][7] - Dongguan's industrial robot production is projected to reach 22,900 units in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.7% [7][8] Investment and Funding - The GIRRI has created a multi-level investment and financing system, including angel funds to facilitate technology commercialization [5][7] - Dongguan's government plans to invest no less than 3 billion RMB in artificial intelligence initiatives over the next three years [8] Market Landscape - Dongguan has a robust industrial base with over 220,000 industrial enterprises, providing a vast application market for intelligent manufacturing [7] - The city is home to more than 500 artificial intelligence companies, generating over 120 billion RMB in revenue from AI-related sectors [8]