China far outpaces America in bringing robots to factories

A pair of autonomous robots pass employees at a car manufacturing factory in Sindelfingen, Germany. China added 140,500 new robots to its factories and now holds almost one-third of the global stock, according to a new report published on Sept 24 by World Robotics. — Bloomberg

The number of robots operating on Chinese factory floors rose 21% last year as the world’s manufacturing powerhouse extended its lead in automation.

China added 140,500 new robots and now holds almost one-third of the global stock, according to a new report published on Sept 24 by World Robotics. The US posted an increase of 33,300 or 7% and ranks fourth behind two other Asian economies, Japan and South Korea.