the 2024 china robot industry development conference took place in suzhou's wuzhong district on nov 19, marking a significant leap forward for the city's thriving robotics sector.
during the conference, agreements for 27 projects with a total investment of 13.27 billion yuan ($1.83 billion) were signed. key milestones included the launch of the jiangsu humanoid robot manufacturing innovation center and the unveiling of the new-type industrialization robot industry demonstration base.
in recent years, suzhou has positioned the robotics industry as a strategic pillar of its industrial ecosystem. the city has steadily expanded the sector, establishing a comprehensive industry chain that spans key components, robot manufacturing, and application.
robots are used at a factory in suzhou. [photo/vcg]