China's robotics industry is projected to grow by 23 percent annually, reaching $108 billion in 2028 from $47 billion in the previous year.
Chinese companies represented about 40 percent of the global robotics market in 2027 according to analysts.
China is considered the largest robotics market globally and a leading hub for innovation in the sector.
Robots are reshaping Chinese industries and are expected to have a more profound impact on society in the future, becoming more intelligent, collaborative, and affordable.
Drones are projected to become China's largest robotics segment, increasing from $19 billion in 2027 to $40 billion in 2028.
Humanoid robots are expected to experience significant growth, with an annual pace of 63 percent, reaching $3.4 billion by 2030.
By 2050, China is expected to domestically deploy 302 million humanoid robots, representing 30 percent of the world's humanoid robots.
China accounted for over half of global robot installations in 2027 and is home to more than 741,000 robotics-related companies, including UBTech, Unitree, and Agibot.
The Made in China 2025 initiative aimed to establish China as a leader in high-tech industries, with a focus on robotics.
China's industrial robot production surged 35 percent year-on-year in May, with service robot production also increasing by 13.8 percent.
Various companies like Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz are exploring the use of humanoid robots in their operations to leverage advancements in AI technology.