194 companies produce robots in China

Robotics as an industry in China is developing rapidly. Robots are used in industry, in particular automotive. The number of companies producing them is also growing.

The title of the largest consumer of robotic products for industry belongs to China.

Currently, the majority of robots are purchased outside the country. The government encourages the release of such machines by local developers.
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There are 107 total producing companies today. Of these, 47 are enterprises and 5 startups. As well as 26 companies engaged in integration and individual robotization. More than 34 specialize in support services and components.

It is expected that in 2016-2019, China will acquire at least 250 thousand robots for loading, painting and welding. Statistics show that in 2014 sales amounted to 57 thousand units, which is 1/4 of the total sales.

Why is the robotics industry so actively developing in China? There are several reasons for this:

• the country and the government actively support the development of the robotic industry;
• tax breaks for robots manufacturers with local staff and those who use robotized technologies;
• automakers seek to produce quality products and meet the demand;
• high industry contributions from giants such as Apple, Foxconn, and product launches in China;
• talented engineers trained in technological universities and research institutions;
• wage growth.

The research team of Robo-Stox ™ in its report notes 194 companies engaged in the creation of robots in China.