# Industrial Automation
Latest news and articles about Industrial Automation
Total: 30 articles found
Breaking the Delta Grip: China’s Strategic Surge in Parallel Robotics
China is successfully challenging the long-standing monopoly of foreign firms like ABB and Fanuc in the high-speed parallel robotics sector. Driven by a need for technological self-reliance, domestic companies like AtomRobot are securing significant market share by offering localized, high-performance automation solutions.
Ping-Pong Diplomacy 2.0: Agibot’s Humanoid Breakthrough Signals China’s Leap in Embodied AI
Chinese robotics firm Agibot has debuted the Yuanzheng A3, the world's first full-sized humanoid to autonomously play table tennis without scripts. With over 10,000 units shipped, the company is pivoting toward mass deployment in industrial and logistics sectors by 2026.
Silicon Sinews: Inside China’s High-Stakes Humanoid Robot ‘Boot Camps’
China is intensifying the development of humanoid robots through specialized 'training camps' focused on embodied AI and complex motor skills. These efforts aim to integrate domestic hardware with advanced AI to address labor shortages and secure a lead in the next phase of global industrial automation.
Beyond the Pitch: How China’s Manufacturers Are Re-Engineering the World Cup Supply Chain
Chinese manufacturers are seeing a fourfold increase in orders for the 2026 World Cup, driven by the tournament's expansion and a surge in domestic brand participation. The industry is undergoing a structural shift toward automation and IP-driven high-value products, moving beyond low-cost mass production to maintain its 70% global market share.
Viral Sensations and Research Tools: The Paradoxical Rise of China’s Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics is leading the world in robot shipment volumes by utilizing a low-cost manufacturing model, though its primary customers remain research labs and commercial entertainers rather than industrial firms. As the company seeks an IPO, it faces the challenge of proving its machines can move beyond being 'high-tech toys' to becoming essential tools for the global industrial workforce.
Silicon Meets Steel: NVIDIA and Doosan’s Alliance Signals the Rise of the ‘Physical AI’ Factory
NVIDIA and South Korea’s Doosan Group are expanding their partnership to develop 'Physical AI' and AI factory infrastructure, integrating advanced robotics with specialized power solutions and semiconductor materials. This collaboration aims to transform industrial automation by combining NVIDIA’s computing platforms with Doosan’s energy and manufacturing expertise.
BYD Rebuts Rumors of 20,000-Unit Humanoid Robot Army as Industrial Automation Race Heats Up
BYD has officially dismissed reports claiming it is developing a secret humanoid robot project codenamed 'Yao Shun Yu' for massive internal deployment by 2026. Despite the denial, the rumor underscores the growing expectation that EV giants will lead the next wave of industrial automation and AI-driven robotics.
China’s Silicon and Steel: The Strategic Surge in Semiconductor and Robotics Profits
China's semiconductor and robotics sectors have recorded massive profit growth in early 2026, driven by real-world demand for AI infrastructure and domestic substitution. The surge has created an investor frenzy, with foundries operating at full capacity and tech startups gaining significant leverage in funding rounds.
Get a Grip: Why the Billion-Dollar Humanoid Robot Race Hinges on a Pair of Hands
While billions are being invested in humanoid robots capable of walking and balancing, the industry's true bottleneck is manual dexterity. Commercial success depends on the development of 'dexterous hands' that can reliably perform complex industrial tasks, moving beyond impressive demonstrations to consistent, autonomous labor.
Scaling the Humanoid: Agibot’s New Shenzhen Factory Signals the Industrialization of Embodied AI
Agibot has launched its smart manufacturing base in Shenzhen and commenced mass production of the T800 humanoid robot. This milestone signals China's push to move humanoid robotics from the laboratory to the industrial production line.
China’s Robot Vanguard: Unitree Robotics Eyes $600 Million Listing as Humanoid Tech Hits the Mainstream
Unitree Robotics is seeking a 4.2 billion yuan IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market, marking a major milestone as China's first potential listed humanoid robot company. The firm has seen explosive revenue growth driven by a successful pivot from quadruped to humanoid technology, achieving a 600 million yuan profit in 2025.
China’s Silicon Frontier: Chengdu Stakes Claim to the Humanoid Robot Revolution
Agibot has launched a major industrial base in Chengdu, deploying 200 humanoid robots for immediate use in industrial and service sectors. This move signals Chengdu's transition into a primary manufacturing hub for 'embodied AI,' shifting the industry focus from experimental stunts to real-world commercial productivity.