China to be Biggest User of Robotics

Posted by david on Nov 11, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

I have posted on the growing use of robotics in industry as a way to alleviate labour shortages in the future.  China’s one-child policy is in need of deep reform but Western prognosticators of imminent Chinese industrial and social collapse due to warped demographics may be just preaching to choir.

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Demand for industrial robots in China is expected to hit 32,000 units by 2014, making it the world’s largest robotics consumer nation.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, the sector has gained momentum amid higher labour costs.

At a major international fair in the country, which closed Saturday, China’s robot manufacturers showcased their models to the world.

The five-day exhibition attracted over 1,800 participants, Xinhua reported. Chinese robots are exported to overseas markets such as the US, Canada, Russia and India.

– IANS