On August 21st, 2024, the World Robot Conference opened in Beijing. The reporter learned from the opening ceremony of the conference that China has become an important force in global robot technology innovation, application expansion, and industry governance, with over 190000 valid patents, accounting for about two-thirds of the global total. Robots are an important field for the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and the real economy, and are integrating into people's production and life with unprecedented breadth and depth, promoting the acceleration of human society into the era of intelligence Xin Guobin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Information Technology, stated at the meeting that currently, in the field of robotics, cutting-edge technologies such as multi-source information fusion perception and human-machine natural interaction are constantly making breakthroughs; The spectrum of key components such as reducers, controllers, and servo systems is becoming increasingly sophisticated; The performance and safety level of industrial robots such as welding and spraying, as well as service robots such as surgery and logistics, continue to improve. Under the guidance of innovation, the scale of the robotics industry continues to grow. Data shows that China has been the world's largest industrial robot market for 11 consecutive years, with over half of the world's new installed capacity in the past three years. The density of manufacturing robots has reached 470 units per 10000 workers, an increase of nearly 19 times in the past decade. Service robots are being applied on a large scale in fields such as home services and healthcare; Special robots play an important role in fields such as air and sea exploration, emergency rescue, etc. The average annual growth rate of operating revenue in the robotics industry is about 15% Xin Guobin said. Marina Beer, President of the International Federation of Robotics, said that in recent years, China has made remarkable achievements in the field of robotics and has become the world's largest consumer market and producer of robots. However, industry insiders also pointed out that China's robotics industry started relatively late and still faces problems such as weak positive design capabilities, weak industrial foundations, and insufficient integration of industrial chain innovation. The reporter learned from the meeting that relevant departments will vigorously carry out basic research on robots, key core technology breakthroughs, actively improve the "Robot+" application system, and promote the high-quality development of China's robot industry. Xin Guobin stated that he will further promote the deep integration of robot technology innovation and industrial innovation, promote the aggregation of various advanced production factors worldwide, and jointly build a good development ecology. Deepen international division of labor and cooperation, create efficient, high-quality, and stable industrial and supply chains, actively promote the integration of Chinese robot rules, regulations, and standards with the international community, and jointly build an industrial governance system. Vigorously promote the "Robot+" application action, promote the benefits of development achievements to more countries and industries, and share the achievements of innovative development. It is reported that the 2024 World Robot Conference is themed "Cultivating New Quality Productivity and Sharing Intelligent New Future", and will also hold the 2024 World Robot Expo and 2024 World Robot Competition at the same time. The expo highlights technological innovation and application effectiveness, with 169 companies exhibiting over 600 innovative products, including more than 60 new products and 27 humanoid robots. (New Society)