Yangtze River Delta region sees robust growth in robotics industry

A production workshop of the ABB Robotics Mega Factory is pictured in east China's Shanghai, April 2, 2026. The factory, established by ABB Group in Shanghai's Pudong, went into operation in 2022. Covering an area of 67,000 square meters, it is currently ABB's largest integrated base for robot research, development, manufacturing and application. As a key hub of China's advanced manufacturing sector, the Yangtze River Delta region has seen robust growth in its robotics industry. Leveraging the advantages of industrial clusters, cities across the region are accelerating innovation in robotics technologies and their real-world applications, further enhancing industrial competitiveness. (Xinhua/Cheng Li)