British media: China's robotics supply chain and entire ecosystem are very large, and Chinese enterprises will dominate the market.
The founder of research company STIQ, Thomas Anderson, tracked 49 companies developing humanoid robots - these robots have two arms and two legs. If the definition is expanded to include robots with two arms but pushed by wheels, he then focuses on over 100 companies.
Anderson believes that Chinese enterprises may dominate the market.
He said, "China's robotics supply chain and entire ecosystem are very large, making it very easy to conduct development and R&D."
The advantage of Chinese robotics companies was highlighted by Unitree Robotics - its G1 robot is affordable at a price of $16,000 [£12,500].
In addition, Anderson pointed out that investments tend to favor Asian countries.
A recent report from STIQ indicates that nearly 60% of humanoid robot funding is raised in Asia, with the rest mostly going to the United States.
Chinese companies also receive support from national and local governments. For example, there is a state-supported robotics training facility in Shanghai where dozens of humanoid robots are learning to complete tasks.
How can American and European robotics manufacturers compete with this?
Bren Pearce from Bristol founded three robotics companies, with the latest, Kinisi, just launching the KR1 robot.
Although the robot is designed and developed in the UK, it will be manufactured in Asia.
Pearce said, "As a European or American company, you first have to buy all these components from China."
"So, shipping motors [motors], batteries, resistors, and then assembling them all on the other side of the world becomes foolish. Because you can assemble them directly at the source - Asia.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830683950912650/
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