Beijing Innovation Park Drives Robotics Sector Growth
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A technology innovation park in southeastern Beijing has emerged as a key hub for robotics development, showcasing advanced humanoid robots and dexterous robotic hands. The National Information Technology Application Innovation Park hosts over 1,000 technology companies focusing on areas like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum information, and 6G communications.
Robotics companies within the park have garnered significant attention, with advancements across humanoid robots, robotic components, and embodied AI models. Humanoid robots are often considered the "crown jewel" of the robotics industry, integrating key embodied AI technologies.
The Tiangong 3.0 humanoid robot, developed by the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robots, demonstrates significant technological progress and an open-source development approach. The Tiangong series has previously shown high mobility, with the Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot winning a marathon last year.
The Tiangong Ultra completed a 21.0975-kilometre course in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds. This achievement underscores the advanced capabilities being developed at the park.
Galbot G1, an embodied AI robot from Galbot, is powered by large models and designed for intricate scenarios. Its integrated spatially intelligent large model enables it to comprehend 3D environments and autonomously break down complex, long-range tasks into actionable steps.
Another display features the L7 humanoid robot from Robotera, capable of performing intelligent sorting and code scanning in logistics. It also handles assembly work in manufacturing settings, highlighting its versatility.
Dexterous robotic hands are another focal point of the exhibition. Linkerbot demonstrated its hand performing fine-motor tasks, such as threading a needle, highlighting its high level of flexibility.
The Linkerbot device provides up to 42 degrees of freedom for the full hand, surpassing the 26 degrees found in a human hand. Linkerbot produces around 1,000 units monthly and claims an approximate 80% global market share in the dexterous robotic hand segment.
By 2025, China reportedly had more than 140 domestic humanoid robot manufacturers, with over 330 humanoid robot models released. This data comes from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Global shipments of humanoid robots surged to approximately 18,000 units in 2025, marking a 508% year-on-year increase. Chinese firms, based in cities including Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing, dominated this market share, according to a report from the International Data Corporation.
Policy support has played a crucial role in the development of humanoid robots. During the 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026-2030, China has advocated for the forward-looking development of future industries.
This plan embraces embodied intelligence as a new growth engine and sets a key goal of achieving substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance and strength.
A Beijing innovation park serves as a central hub for robotics, hosting over 1,000 technology companies focused on advanced AI and hardware.
The park showcases advanced humanoid robots like Tiangong 3.0, which has demonstrated high mobility, and Galbot G1, an embodied AI robot for complex scenarios.
Dexterous robotic hands, such as Linkerbot's 42-degree-of-freedom device, highlight significant advancements in fine-motor capabilities.
Source: CGTN
