China plans mass production of humanoid robots in 2025 with the aim of promoting innovation and becoming the world's largest power in industrial development. That is the ambitious goal outlined by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in its most recent report.
The Asian giant wants to manufacture the most advanced robots in the world by 2027 and thus displace American companies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics, which have been at the forefront of robotic technology in recent years.
The news has sparked a surge in shares of Chinese robotics companies, adding another element to the technology race between the world's two largest economies: the United States and China. The North American powerhouse has the first mass production factory for humanoid robots, RoboFab, which is estimated to develop 10,000 Agility Robotics Digit robots per year.
A MIIT report highlights that China seeks to make significant progress in areas such as environmental perception, motion control and human-machine interaction in the next two years. The Chinese government is also encouraging the application of artificial intelligence in robotics and is promoting research to develop more dexterous robot hands, arms and feet.
One of the main objectives of this initiative is that future humanoid robots can think, learn and innovate. Additionally, the Chinese government plans to establish a reliable industrial supply chain system to support the manufacturing of these robots.
This focus on robotics is an effort to improve automation in a variety of fields, from manufacturing to healthcare. Humanoid robots could play a critical role in automating tasks currently performed by humans, such as picking groceries or working in hazardous environments.
The Chinese government's investment and promotion of robotics indicates that they see great potential in this industry, and are working to create a business ecosystem that encourages innovation and large-scale production of humanoid robots. As the field of robotics advances, China and the United States are likely to continue competing in this exciting technology sector in the coming years, seeking to be the world's leading power.
