In 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a statement jointly with six other government departments titled “Implementation Opinions on Promoting Innovation in Future Industries.” The statement highlighted humanoid robots as a priority for development, mentioning potential applications in smart manufacturing, home services, and operations in special environments.
Several provincial and municipal governments, including Beijing, Guangdong, Sichuan, and Shanxi, have prioritized humanoid robots for future industrial development. Beijing has also proposed launching a “World Humanoid Robot Games” competition among humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots are an integrated representation of artificial intelligence technology and a key track for future industries. Morgan Stanley’s recent list of the top 100 publicly listed humanoid robot companies features 37 Chinese companies, including UBTECH and BYD. The China Electronics Society predicts that, by 2030, China’s humanoid robot market could reach approximately 870 billion yuan (US$119 billion) in value.
Source: Xinhua News Agency, February 19, 2025
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