Core Insights - The article discusses the rapid growth and opportunities in the robotics industry across various Chinese cities, highlighting the competitive landscape and the role of policies and capital in driving this growth [1][2][5]. Group 1: Industry Overview - As of August 4, 2025, there are 22 cities in China with over 10,000 robotics companies, with Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Shanghai leading in numbers at 65,291, 53,288, and 45,801 respectively [2][5]. - The Chinese industrial robotics market has seen significant growth, with production increasing from 33,000 units in 2015 to 556,000 units in 2024, and service robots reaching 10.52 million units [5][6]. Group 2: Regional Dynamics - The eastern region of China dominates the robotics industry, accounting for 66.06% of the total number of robotics companies, while central and western regions hold 15.33% and 14.97% respectively [5][6]. - Guangdong province, particularly Shenzhen and Guangzhou, is highlighted for its robust industrial ecosystem, with a complete supply chain from AI chips to manufacturing, contributing to over 240,000 industrial robots produced in 2024, a 31.2% increase year-on-year [6][7]. Group 3: Policy and Innovation - Sixteen cities, including Shenzhen and Shanghai, have implemented special policies to support the robotics industry, focusing on core technology development and application scenarios [9][10]. - Beijing and Shanghai have established national-local collaborative innovation centers for embodied intelligent robots and humanoid robots, while several provinces have set up their own innovation centers to enhance regional strengths [10][11]. Group 4: Future Trends - The global robotics market is projected to exceed $400 billion by 2029, with China expected to capture nearly half of this market [8]. - The industry is anticipated to undergo significant changes driven by artificial intelligence, leading to a transformation in technology paradigms, application scenarios, and global competitive dynamics [8][9].
全国“机器人之城”盘点:22城坐拥超万家企业