In a significant development for the China robot industry, the China Robot Industry Alliance held its sixth council meeting and general membership assembly on December 12, 2017, at the Chongqing Yuelai International Conference Center. The event marked a milestone as the alliance announced the addition of 101 new member units, bringing its total membership to 331 enterprises and organizations. This expansion underscores the vibrant growth and increasing collaboration within China’s robot ecosystem, driven by both domestic giants and international players.
The meeting commenced at approximately 3:00 PM in the Joy Hall, where a round of enthusiastic applause greeted the successful completion of the council agenda. Within just one and a half hours, council members reviewed six proposals and received one official notification. The notification, delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Chen Jialiang, detailed the list of units approved to join the alliance between 2016 and 2017. Upon hearing the announcement, council members expressed delight at the substantial growth, noting that the China Robot Industry Alliance now encompasses a diverse array of companies, including prominent names such as AVIC Optoelectronics and Gree Intelligent Equipment, which are poised to strengthen the China robot landscape.
Following the council session, the general membership assembly was convened. During this gathering, Executive Chairman Song Xiaogang informed attendees of changes in the secretary-general position. The newly appointed Secretary-General Hao Yucheng then presented the “2016-2017 Alliance Work Report” along with the “2018 Alliance Work Plan.” In his report, Hao Yucheng reviewed the alliance’s accomplishments over the past year across six key areas, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation and standardization in the China robot industry. He highlighted that the alliance has been instrumental in promoting technological advancements and international cooperation, which are critical for the sustainable development of China’s robot sector.
Looking ahead to 2018, Secretary-General Hao Yucheng outlined the alliance’s mission, stating that it will be guided by the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The alliance aims to leverage international advanced concepts, professional technological innovation, and a vocational industry organization approach to guide, promote, and serve the healthy, sustained, and rapid development of the China robot industry. This mission reflects a commitment to凝聚 industry forces and enhancing service levels to open new avenues for the robot industry in China. The emphasis on “China robot” initiatives is expected to drive further integration and competitiveness in global markets.
The event attracted over 200 representatives from leading member enterprises, showcasing the broad engagement within the China robot community. Attendees included major players such as Siasun, Midea, Gree, Yaskawa Electric, ABB, Kawasaki, Fanuc, KUKA, Guangshu, and Gu Gao, among others. Their participation underscores the collaborative spirit and shared vision for advancing the China robot industry through collective efforts and knowledge exchange.
The surge in new members is a testament to the growing attractiveness and influence of the China Robot Industry Alliance. In 2016-2017, the alliance approved 101 new units, spanning various sectors from manufacturing and education to research and investment. This diversification highlights the expanding scope of the China robot ecosystem, which now includes not only robot manufacturers but also suppliers, certification bodies, academic institutions, and government agencies. The inclusion of entities like the Guangdong Robot Association and the China Surface Engineering Association further strengthens the network, promoting cross-industry synergies for the benefit of the China robot industry.
To provide a comprehensive overview, the following table lists all 101 new member units approved by the China Robot Industry Alliance during 2016-2017. The list is presented in no particular order, reflecting the alliance’s inclusive approach. Each entry underscores the dynamic participation in the China robot sector, with companies and organizations contributing to innovation, production, and application of robot technologies across China.
| Serial Number | Unit Name | Alliance Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anhui Jixingyuan Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 2 | Anhui Nandouxing Simulation Robot Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 3 | Anhui Sanzhong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 4 | Anhui Wei Cloud Robot Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 5 | Anhui Xietong Bearing Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 6 | Beijing Dacheng Robot Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 7 | Beijing Iron Man Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 8 | Beijing Guojia Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 9 | Beijing Evolutioner Robot Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 10 | Beijing Yangpu Weiye Technology Development Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 11 | Beijing Zhitong Precision Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 12 | Beijing Zhongxing Beidou Application Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 13 | Chongqing Beishuo Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 14 | Chongqing Dile Jinchi General Machinery Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 15 | Chongqing Haipuluo Automation Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 16 | Chongqing Liangjiang Robot Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 17 | Chongqing Yangwawa Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 18 | Changan Reis (Chongqing) Robot Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 19 | Changzhou Guangyang Bearing Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 20 | Chutian Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 21 | Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch | Member Unit |
| 22 | Dalian Dechang Cable Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 23 | Dalian Jinkaien Education Development Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 24 | DEKRA Quality Certification (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 25 | Dongguan Antop Plastic Polymer Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 26 | Fujian Di’ao Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 27 | Fortive West Sensing Industrial Control (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (Kollmorgen) | Member Unit |
| 28 | Computer and Microelectronics Development Research Center, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (China Software Testing Center) | Member Unit |
| 29 | Guangdong Aikelining Robot Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 30 | Guangdong Aoxun Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 31 | Guangdong Jiahua Mei Certification Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch | Member Unit |
| 32 | Guangdong Kejielong Robot Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 33 | Guangdong Robot Association | Member Unit |
| 34 | Guangdong Changying Precision Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 35 | Guangdong Tianji Industrial Intelligent System Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 36 | Guangdong Tianji Robot Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 37 | Guangdong Topstar Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 38 | Guangdong Xintai Technology Group Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 39 | Guangzhou GRG Metrology & Test Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 40 | Guangzhou ZHIYUAN Electronics Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 41 | HNA Quantum Intelligent (Shenzhen) Investment Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 42 | Hangzhou Derunbao Lubricant Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 43 | Hangzhou Feibai Three-Dimensional Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 44 | Hangzhou Jianglong Robot Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 45 | Henan Xuanming Training College | Member Unit |
| 46 | Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 47 | Mechanical Industry Suzhou Advanced Technical School | Member Unit |
| 48 | Jiangsu Deluo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 49 | Jiangshan Huatu CNC Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 50 | Jiangsu Yisier Automation Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 51 | Jiangxi Holitech Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 52 | Canny Elevator Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 53 | Ecovacs Commercial Robot Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 54 | Lingyun Optical Technology Group | Member Unit |
| 55 | Leihu Robot Industrial Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 56 | Ma’anshan Yushan Economic Development Zone | Member Unit |
| 57 | Nanjing Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology | Member Unit |
| 58 | Nantong Huixing Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 59 | Omron Automation (China) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 60 | Qilu University of Technology | Member Unit |
| 61 | Qite Power (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 62 | Qinghou Oukai Intelligent System Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 63 | Renben Group Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 64 | Rhein Chemie (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 65 | Rui’ao Industrial Automation Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 66 | Xiamen Heyin Group | Member Unit |
| 67 | Shandong Broluer Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 68 | Shandong Chuangze Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 69 | Shaanxi Weihe Tool & Die Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 70 | Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 71 | Shanghai Hefu Artificial Intelligence Group Co. | Member Unit |
| 72 | Shanghai Like Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 73 | Intertek Tianxiang Quality Technical Services Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 74 | Shenzhen Guoli Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 75 | Shenzhen Nobo Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 76 | Shenzhen Zhengde Intelligent Control Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 77 | Sichuan Jiayi Juxin Automation Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 78 | Sichuan Machinery Research & Design Institute | Member Unit |
| 79 | Suzhou UL Meihua Certification Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 80 | Suzhou Saiteng Precision Electronics Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 81 | Shenzhen Beice Testing Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 82 | Shenzhen Jinda Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 83 | Tangshan Yinglai Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 84 | Tangshan Tuoyouda Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 85 | Wuxi Xinje Electric Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 86 | Wuhu Hart Robot Industry Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 87 | Wuhu Saibao Robot Industry Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 88 | Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 89 | Wujin National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone | Member Unit |
| 90 | Xiangyang Investment Promotion Bureau | Member Unit |
| 91 | Zhejiang Qianjiang Robot Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 92 | Zhejiang Zhaolong Cable Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 93 | China Surface Engineering Association | Member Unit |
| 94 | China Aviation Integrated Technology Research Institute | Member Unit |
| 95 | Sinopec Lubricant Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch | Member Unit |
| 96 | China Mobile Research Institute | Member Unit |
| 97 | AVIC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 98 | Zhongxin Rongchuang Capital Management Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 99 | Zhuhai Feima Transmission Machinery Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 100 | Zhuhai Gree Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
| 101 | Zhuhai Junxing Electromechanical Co., Ltd. | Member Unit |
The expansion of the China Robot Industry Alliance is a clear indicator of the robust dynamics within the China robot industry. With 101 new members, the alliance now represents a wider spectrum of stakeholders, from technology developers and manufacturers to service providers and research institutions. This growth aligns with national strategies to enhance innovation and industrial upgrading in the China robot sector, which is seen as a key driver for economic transformation. The inclusion of companies like Gree Intelligent Equipment, a subsidiary under Dong Mingzhu’s leadership, highlights the convergence of traditional manufacturing giants with cutting-edge robot technologies, further boosting the competitiveness of the China robot industry on a global scale.
During the meeting, Deputy Secretary-General Zhao Xinmin also reported on the list of applicants for vice-chairman and council positions in 2016-2017, while Deputy Secretary-General Chen Jialiang detailed the approved member units. These procedural updates ensure transparency and governance within the alliance, fostering trust among members and stakeholders in the China robot ecosystem. The alliance’s commitment to professionalization and internationalization is expected to attract more participants, thereby accelerating the development and application of robot technologies across various industries in China.
The China Robot Industry Alliance serves as a pivotal platform for collaboration, policy advocacy, and standard-setting in the China robot industry. By bringing together diverse entities, it facilitates knowledge sharing, joint research, and market expansion. The 2018 work plan emphasizes initiatives such as technology roadmaps, certification programs, and international exchanges, all aimed at strengthening the foundation of the China robot sector. As the alliance moves forward, it will likely play an even more critical role in shaping the future of robotics in China, contributing to smarter manufacturing and automation trends worldwide.
In conclusion, the recent developments within the China Robot Industry Alliance underscore a period of rapid growth and consolidation for the China robot industry. The addition of 101 new members not only expands the alliance’s reach but also enriches its expertise and resources. This progress is poised to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable development in the China robot landscape. As the alliance continues to evolve, it will remain a cornerstone for advancing the China robot industry, aligning with broader economic goals and technological advancements. The future looks promising for the China robot sector, with the alliance at the helm of this transformative journey.