Collaborative Robots Help China's Intelligent Manufacturing "Curve Road Overtaking"

China has been the world's largest consumer of industrial robots for five consecutive years. According to data from the Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (GGII), 136,000 new industrial robots were added to the domestic market in 2017, marking a 60% year-on-year increase. Despite this growth, Chinese-developed industrial robots still face significant challenges in competing with foreign brands. Industry experts suggest that multinational corporations have maintained a dominant position due to their early entry into the market and accumulated technological expertise. Companies like ABB, KUKA, Fanuc, and Yaskawa collectively hold around 50% of the global industrial robot market. In contrast, Chinese robotics firms struggle with talent shortages, limited access to core components, and lower brand recognition. Amid these challenges, some believe that the rise of collaborative robots offers a promising path for Chinese companies to catch up. Yi Jianqiang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Automation, explained that collaborative robots are a growing research focus. “They emphasize cooperation between humans and robots or between multiple robots to complete specific tasks together,” he said. According to the "Collaborative Robot Industry Development Blue Book 2017" published by the China Academy of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, global collaborative robot sales and market size grew at annual rates of 74.71% and 71.23%, respectively, between 2014 and 2016. Data from the China Robotics Industry Alliance shows that domestic industrial robots accounted for about 25% to 32% of total sales from 2013 to 2016, with only modest growth. In the first half of 2017, domestic robot sales rose by approximately 20%, lagging behind the industry's overall growth rate. Zexu Wang, CEO of Zeta Technology, believes that collaborative robots provide an effective solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking flexible production. “They offer a chance for Chinese robotics companies to achieve a competitive edge in the market,” he said. He also highlighted the cost-effectiveness of modular collaborative robots, which can be customized and priced between 100,000 and 300,000 yuan. Their reusability helps reduce long-term operational costs, making them particularly appealing to SMEs with limited budgets. While China’s robotics industry still needs to strengthen its core technologies, it benefits from a well-established industrial ecosystem. This supports the development of collaborative robots, especially in terms of upstream and downstream supply chain integration. Wang Xiaozhe, another industry expert, pointed out that while Japanese manufacturers dominate the market for key components like harmonic drives, domestic alternatives have made significant progress. “Domestic harmonic decelerators now meet the requirements of collaborative robots, giving Chinese customers a competitive edge in terms of price and flexibility,” he said. He urged all stakeholders in the SME and robotics industry to focus on collaborative and reconfigurable robots to support China’s smart manufacturing goals. Yi Jianqiang noted that although AI-based environmental awareness has improved, there is still a gap in understanding intentions between robots and humans. He emphasized that achieving complex robot collaboration requires joint efforts from both the tech and business communities.

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