Increasingly sophisticated technology is transforming industries, including manufacturing, agriculture and education\u00a0also the humanoids industry is not left behind<\/p>\n
As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability.<\/p>\n
Wisson\u00a0Technology (Shenzhen), known for its flexible robotic manipulators, does not depend on motors and reducers \u2014 transmission devices commonly used in robotics \u2014 but instead uses 3D-printed plastics and relies on pneumatic artificial muscles to power its robots.<\/p>\n
This less expensive form of production allowed it to price its flexible arms at about one-tenth that of traditional robotic arms, said Cao Wei, an investor in Wisson through venture capital firm Lanchi Ventures, in which he is a partner.<\/p>\n
Pliable technology will usher in robotic arms at a cost of about 10,000 yuan ($1,404), Wisson said on its website.<\/p>\n
\u201c(Wisson\u2019s) pliable arms could be used in humanoids,\u201d said Cao, adding that the company has already provided samples to overseas companies that make humanoid robots, without elaborating.<\/p>\n
Yi Gang, founder of Shanghai-based Ti5 Robot, a company specializing in integrated joints, highlighted some of the problems he sees in the robotics supply chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole supply chain still needs to address issues with product reliability,\u201d said Yi, adding that due to defect rates, his company could make products in volumes of only up to 1,000.<\/p>\n
Harmonic gear, which referred to machinery that played a key role in motion-control, was a key issue, he said.<\/p>\n
China\u2019s robotics effort is backed by President Xi Jinping\u2019s policy of developing \u201cnew productive forces\u201d in technology \u2014 a point made in brochures for last week\u2019s event.<\/p>\n
Across China, the world\u2019s largest market for industrial robots, the increasingly sophisticated technology is changing the face of traditional industries such as manufacturing, cars, agriculture, education, health and home services.<\/p>\n
Gao Jiyang, previously an executive director at Chinese autonomous driving start-up Momenta before founding Galaxea AI, a start-up focused on robot hardware and embodied AI, said the ramp-up in smart driving was leading to advances in robotics.<\/p>\n
\u201cAutonomous driving means AI-plus cars, which are also a type of robot,\u201d Gao said.<\/p>\n
As the conference wrapped up on Sunday, Premier Li Qiang said it was crucial to implement Xi\u2019s guidelines on the importance of the robot industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe robot industry has broad prospects and huge market potential,\u201d Li said, according to China\u2019s official Xinhua news agency.<\/p>\n
Describing robots as an \u201cimportant yardstick for technical innovation and high-end manufacturing strength\u201d, Li called for efforts to maintain supply chain stability and progress on the international stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is necessary … to promote the expansion and popularization of robots in various fields such as industry, agriculture and service industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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