2024 International Cooperation Milestones for Work Robotics - Uzbekistan Project Achievement ExhibitionTashkent, Uzbekistan - Qingong Robotics, a company specializing in the research and application of industrial robots, successfully signed an important international cooperation agreement with Uzbek companies in 2024. The successful implementation of this project marks the further expansion of diligent robots in the international market, and also injects new vitality into the industrial development of Uzbekistan.And the large-scale project undertaken by the diligent robot has received high praise from the Ministry of Railways of Uzbekistan. The Minister of Railways fully affirmed the technical strength and project execution ability of the diligent robot, and looked forward to further cooperation between the two sides in the future. The Minister of Railways of Uzbekistan stated, "The professionalism and contribution of diligent robots to the project are impressive, and we are pleased to establish a cooperative relationship with such a visionary company."As part of strategic cooperation, Qingong Robotics will collaborate with Uzbek enterprises in multiple fields, including but not limited to the introduction of industrial robot technology and the training of related technical talents. This cooperation will not only promote Uzbekistan's modernization process, but also lay a solid foundation for the business expansion of industrial robots in Central Asia.This is not only an important milestone for diligent robots, but also a crucial step in the company's internationalization strategy. We look forward to bringing revolutionary changes to Uzbekistan's industrial automation through this cooperation.

With the advancement of technology, the application field of industrial robots is also rapidly expanding. Compared to the new generation of workers, enterprises prefer to use industrial robots that are hardworking and do not require wages. Industrial robots have blossomed and are widely used in various industries. Below, let's take a look at the top ten areas where industrial robots are widely used.1. Automobile manufacturing industryThe application of industrial robots in the automotive manufacturing industryIn China, 50% of industrial robots are used in the automotive manufacturing industry, with over 50% being welding robots; In developed countries, automotive industry robots account for over 53% of the total robot population. According to statistics, major automobile manufacturers around the world have more than 10 robots per 10000 cars produced annually. With the continuous development and improvement of robot technology, industrial robots will undoubtedly play a great role in promoting the development of the automotive manufacturing industry. And China is moving from a manufacturing powerhouse to a manufacturing powerhouse, which requires improving processing methods, improving product quality, and increasing enterprise competitiveness. All of these indicate a huge development prospect for robots. Before the introduction of robots, in China Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd., one worker could only take care of two machine tools. After the introduction of industrial robots, one robot could automatically control 5-10 machining centers. From 2005 to 2011, the annual production of heavy-duty trucks in China increased from over 40000 to 150000, while the number of fixed employees only increased by about 10%. The increase in contracted dispatched workers was also relatively limited, and the increase in production was largely attributed to the introduction of robots.In addition, in 2008, China National Heavy Duty Truck introduced industrial robots and built a fully automatic stamping machine when constructing new car rooms. The steel plates were fed into the stamping machine by a robotic arm, which not only stabilized product quality but also replaced manual labor, avoiding the occurrence of work-related accidents.2. The electronic and electrical industryThe application of industrial robots in the electronic and electrical industryElectronic ICs, SMT components, and industrial robots are widely used in these fields. At present, the most widely installed industrial robots in the world are the SCARA type four axis robots. The second one is a series joint type vertical 6-axis robot. Luo Baihui pointed out that these two types of industrial robots, which exceed half of the global installed capacity of industrial robots, are of concern to us.In the field of mobile phone production, visual robots, such as sorting and packaging, film tearing systems, laser plastic welding, high-speed four axis palletizing robots, etc., are suitable for the application of automation systems in a series of processes such as touch screen detection, scrubbing, and film pasting.The robots in the special zone are specially designed by domestic manufacturers according to the needs of the electronic production industry. The characteristics of miniaturization and simplification have achieved high-precision electronic assembly and production, meeting the increasing demand for precision electronic assembly and processing equipment. Automated processing greatly improves production efficiency.According to relevant data, the yield of products can be increased from 87% to 93% through robot polishing. Therefore, whether it is a "robotic arm" or a more high-end robot, its use will significantly improve production efficiency.3. Rubber and plastic industryThe application of industrial robots in the rubber and plastic industryThe cooperation in the plastic industry is close and to a high extent: the production, processing, and mechanical manufacturing of plastics are closely linked. Even in the future, this industry will remain an important economic sector and ensure numerous job opportunities. Because plastic is almost ubiquitous: from the automotive and electronics industries to the consumer goods and food industries. Mechanical manufacturing plays a crucial role as a process technology that connects production and processing. Raw materials are processed into innovative, refined and durable finished or semi-finished products for precision machining through injection molding machines and tools - through the use of automation solutions, the production process is economically reliable.To enter the plastic industry, one must meet extremely strict standards. This is certainly no problem for robots. It is not only suitable for producing tools under clean room environmental standards, but can also complete high-strength operations near injection molding machines. Even in high standard production environments, it will reliably improve the economic benefits of various processes. Because robots have mastered a series of operations, picking and finishing operations.With its versatile nature, robots operate quickly and flexibly. It is sturdy and durable, and can withstand heavy loads. This can better meet the growing requirements for quality and production efficiency, and ensure that enterprises have a decisive competitive advantage in future market competition.4. Foundry industryFoundry industryPerforming multi shift operations in extreme working environments - casting operations in the field place a heavy burden on workers and machines. Another reason for manufacturing powerful Kuka casting robots specifically designed for extremely heavy loads is in areas with high pollution, high temperatures, or harsh external environments.The easy-to-use control system and specialized software package make the application of robots very flexible - whether it is directly used for injection molding machines, for connecting two processes, or for transporting extremely heavy workpieces. Due to its advantages such as excellent positioning performance, high load-bearing capacity, and the ability to safely and reliably carry out high-intensity operations.Robots, with their modular structural design, flexible control systems, and specialized application software, can meet the high requirements of the entire automation application field in the casting industry. It is not only waterproof, but also resistant to dirt and heat.It can even be used directly next to, inside, and above the injection molding machine to remove workpieces. In addition, it can reliably connect process units and production units. In addition, robots perform exceptionally well in precision machining operations such as deburring, grinding, or drilling, as well as quality inspection.5. Food industryFood industryThe application scope of robots is becoming increasingly widespread, and even in many traditional industrial fields, people are striving to replace humans with robots, which is also the case in the food industry. At present, people have developed food industry robots such as packaging and canning robots, automatic lunch robots, and beef cutting robots.From the perspective of imagining robots, cutting the front half of a cow is not a simple problem, and the details to consider are particularly complex because from the perspective of the cow's body structure, although each cow's limbs are roughly the same, there are still many differences. The robot system must choose the best cutting method for each cow to minimize beef waste. In fact, to enable the robot system to simulate the movements of a skilled slaughterer skillfully, the solution will be to integrate multiple high-tech technologies such as sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and robot manufacturing, so that the robot system can automatically adapt to various changes in product processing.The beef cutting robot compares the limbs of the cow to be processed with the cutting information of previous cow limbs stored in the database to process each cow, so that the starting and ending points of the knife can be determined along the initial route direction determined by each cut, and then the robot drives the knife to cut into the body of the cow. The sensor system monitors the amount of force used in cutting to determine whether the knife is cutting bones, and feeds back the information to the robot control system to control the blade to only move along the contour of the bones, thereby avoiding damage to the blade.6. Chemical industryChemical industryThe chemical industry is one of the main application areas of industrial robots. The main clean robots and automation equipment currently used in the chemical industry include atmospheric robots, vacuum robots, clean coating robots, clean AGVs, RGVs, and clean logistics automatic transmission systems. Many modern industrial products require precision, miniaturization, high purity, high quality, and high reliability in production. A clean environment is required in product production, and the level of cleanliness directly affects the qualification rate of products. Clean technology is constantly developing according to the increasingly strict requirements, methods, and facilities for controlling pollutants in the clean production environment during product production. Therefore, in the field of chemical industry, with the increasing demand for environmental cleanliness in more chemical production scenarios in the future, clean robots will be further utilized, thus having broad market space.caseThe automated stacking and boxing robot for synthetic rubber has been put into use at Qilu Petrochemical Rubber Plant. For a long time, the factory has adopted manual stacking method, which not only consumes a lot of manpower, but also has high labor intensity among employees. This robot packing equipment can complete the packing task of 600 pieces of synthetic rubber per hour, with a high record of filling a box in 3 minutes. It can complete the operation of various types of international standard containers, saving labor costs of 480000 yuan annually and achieving the reuse of container systems, reducing the cost of public works construction and plastic degradation of packaging bags7. Glass industryThe application of industrial robots in the glass industryWhether it is hollow glass, flat glass, tubular glass, or fiberglass - modern, mineral containing high-tech materials are a very important component in the electronics and communication, chemistry, medicine, and cosmetics industries. And now it is also indispensable for the construction industry and other industrial branches. Especially for glass with very high cleanliness requirements, industrial robots are the choice.Clean glass handling systemHand coordinated clean handling robot, with a cleanliness level of 10000 in the working environment. This robotic arm contains five degrees of freedom, X1, X2, Z1, Z2, and R, and is driven by a servo motor. It has the characteristics of high speed, fast response, and high repeated positioning accuracy.The X1 axis and X2 axis share a pair of guide rails in the X direction, performing alternating coordinated movements, with the Z1 axis having a rotating axis R at the end. The end of the robotic arm is equipped with an end effector for picking and placing workpieces. RB35J can be used in industries such as glass manufacturing and flat panel displays (FPD) that require two robotic arms to alternate between handling and stacking.8. Household appliance industryHousehold appliance industryThe demand for economy and productivity in the field of large-scale equipment for white goods is also increasing. Reducing process costs and improving production efficiency have become top priorities, and automation solutions can optimize the production of household appliances. Whether it's mass production of washing machine drums or glazing bathtubs - using robots can more economically and effectively complete production, processing, handling, measurement, and inspection work.It can continuously and reliably complete production tasks without the need to frequently transfer heavy components. This can ensure smooth material flow on the production line and always maintain constant high quality.The reasons are multifaceted: due to its high productivity, repeatability, precision, reliability, and optical and tactile performance, robots can be applied to almost all aspects of the production process of household appliances.9. Metallurgical industryThe application of industrial robots in the metallurgical industryWhether it is light metals, colored metals, precious metals, special metals, or steel metal industries, they cannot do without foundries and steel/metal processing. And without automation and multi shift operations, it is impossible to ensure the economic benefits and competitiveness of production and reduce the heavy workload of employees.The main work scope of industrial robots in the metallurgical industry includes drilling, milling or cutting, as well as bending and stamping processes. In addition, it can shorten the work cycle of welding, installation, and loading and unloading processes and improve productivity.Even in the field of casting, the Kuka robot equipped with specialized casting equipment has demonstrated its extraordinary strength, with advantages such as long service life, high temperature resistance, waterproofing, and dust resistance. In addition, the Kuka robot can independently complete surface inspection and other inspection work, making an important contribution to quality management.10. Tobacco industryThe application of industrial robots in the tobacco industryThe application of industrial robots in China's tobacco industry appeared in the mid-1990s. Yuxi Cigarette Factory used industrial robots to stack its cigarette products, using AGVs (self-propelled carts) to transport finished pallets, saving a lot of manpower, reducing cigarette box damage, and improving automation levels.The application of industrial robots in the tobacco industry. China's tobacco industry has continuously strengthened technological transformation and promoted technological progress for many years. The production equipment of cigarette enterprises has reached the international level of the early 1990s.However, advanced production equipment must be equipped with corresponding management methods and logistics support systems in order to truly realize the high efficiency of the equipment. For example, the distribution of cigarette raw materials and auxiliary materials requires advanced automated logistics systems to complete. Traditional manual management and manual transportation are prone to errors and are not timely, and can no longer meet the needs of production development. Accurate industrial robots are being applied in this field.

Robots, as large and bulky machines occupying vast spaces in factories, have made great progress since their early days. Nowadays, robots are more versatile and adaptable than ever before. They are rapidly becoming an indispensable part of many business operations.  The business environment has undergone significant changes. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and escalating geopolitical turmoil are prompting many companies to readjust their operational methods. Robots and other forms of automation are becoming core tools for addressing these challenging situations. How will the situation change with the development of 2023? We cannot be certain. But here are some predictions about which trends may become the dominant robotics industry in 2023 1. Data driven automation We have entered the era of big data, and robot automation is no exception. Automation technology is increasingly data-driven, emphasizing the application of solutions based on real-world data. According to some analysts, for example, one-third of European companies are now prioritizing data-driven automation. One aspect of data-driven automation that you can see in practice is supply chain logistics, where robots are used to execute decisions based on real-time logistics data. 2. Using robots to enhance human abilities Robotics technology is increasingly being combined with other technologies for application. Approximately 35% of organizations will combine physical robots with other technologies to enhance human capabilities and address labor shortages. Companies are increasingly realizing that robots are not a substitute for human work, but a way to enhance what human employees can already do. With many industries facing worrying skill and labor shortages, robots are becoming a necessary way to fill the widening gap. 3. The use of collaborative robots will continue to rise In the past decade, collaborative robots have become an important component of the robotics field. It is expected that by 2027, collaborative robots will account for 30% of the entire robot market. Collaborative robots are designed to work safely with humans and are inherently easy to use. This makes them very suitable for those who have no prior experience in robotics technology and do not have enough space or resources to accommodate their needs A company specializing in large industrial robots with additional safety fences. The widespread adoption of collaborative robots has brought automation to more companies. 4. Autonomous mobile robots are about to arrive Autonomous mobile robots seem to be entering more industries, especially in the logistics field. We saw many autonomous mobile robots at this year's Automatica trade fair. This technology, which has been around for many years, has finally gained popularity. The company is currently adopting mobile robots to improve their logistics operational efficiency in warehouses and other industrial environments. 5. Shortage of skills may hinder automation We have previously discussed how robots can help companies overcome skill shortages in their industry by taking over the less skilled parts of worker work. However, there is a skill shortage that robots cannot solve: a shortage of robot skills. It is predicted that the lack of robotics technology will slow down the adoption of robot automation by some companies. This makes it even more important to choose robot solutions that can be deployed by almost anyone, regardless of their experience in robotics. Logistics remains a "sweet spot industry" The logistics industry experienced a significant increase in attention during the global pandemic in 2020, while global e-commerce was also on the rise. Logistics remains the "best field" of robotics technology, as it provides many opportunities for automation and has the potential for increased use of robots. In the coming years, we may see more growth in robot applications related to logistics. Robot palletizing remains one of the popular automation solutions. 7. Electronic assembly automation will grow Another "best field" of robotics technology is electronic manufacturing, especially electronic assembly. Compared to human workers engaged in the same job, robots can assemble electronic parts more consistently. This can save the company time and money, while reducing errors caused by manual assembly of products. Robot screwdrivers are an example of tasks that are now easier to perform with robots than ever before. This basic task can help accelerate the entire assembly process. 8. The automotive industry has lost the position of robots For many years, the automotive industry has been a major user of robot automation. However, it has recently lost its advantage. This transformation indicates how widespread robot automation has become. It marks a transition point where more robots will enter more industries in the future. 9. More intelligent and adaptable robots Robots are becoming increasingly intelligent and adaptable. The new wave of robots can integrate real-time information into their operations. They are able to quickly respond to changes in the environment and change their operations. With the rise of practical artificial intelligence algorithms, we can look forward to seeing more advanced and complex robots in the coming years. 10. Easy to use robots are key With the rise of easy-to-use robot solutions (such as robot application kits), the threshold for entering the field of robot automation is decreasing. Robots are now easier to use for any company, not just those with robot knowledge. This trend towards intuitive robots seems likely to continue. In addition to application packages, we have also seen more robot as a service business models as companies aim to reduce friction related to deploying robots. If you haven't used robots in your business yet, it's definitely time to get started!  

In the economic history of the past two centuries, the per capita GDP of most countries in the world has been growing exponentially. While enjoying the economic dividend, people have to admit that without significant technological breakthroughs, such economic progress in human history is impossible. The Enlightenment movement in Britain brought new avenues for transforming scientific discoveries into practical tools for engineers and craftsmen. The discovery of the steam engine made electricity and sanitation facilities the engines driving economic growth, adding standard technologies necessary for survival on the entire planet. Now, the revolution of robots has also arrived.  　There has been ongoing debate between the pro and anti factions regarding the social impact of replacing humans with machines, and this debate is taking place worldwide. Relevant research reports and data are also supporting these views. Just like at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, movements like Ludette were caused by concerns in Britain about labor displacement in the textile sector, and many people's current concerns about machine replacement are mainly due to unemployment. For example, the famous Lutheran protesters in history destroyed the machines they used in their work to ensure employment for workers. Their reason was that if automation could double, triple, or quadruple factory output, the economy would need half, one-third, and quarter of the existing labor force. However, history tells us that machine production is inevitable for the development of factories, and the economy did not decline as a result. Why do we firmly support machine replacement? The 27 year long process of machine replacement in the United States may reveal the truth behind it from multiple perspectives. What are the impacts of machine replacement on the United States? In many regions of the United States, robots have been replacing workers for decades. But from 2007 to 2009, due to the start of the Great Depression, there was a slowdown in machine replacement. The Great Depression was an economic recession that followed the collapse of the US housing market and the global financial crisis. After the Great Depression began, the demand for economic recovery led to a sharp drop in labor costs. The recovery of new industries saved many people's jobs and slowed down the pace of automation in the United States. As a result, after the economic crisis began in 2007, the intensity of robot use began to sharply decline or even almost stagnate. However, strangely enough, after 2009, the intensity of robots nationwide in the United States began to rise sharply and continued to rise thereafter. A report from the World Foundation studied the actual situation during this period and estimated the impact of increasing automation levels after the Great Depression from 2009 to 2017. The data they obtained showed that during this period, the use of industrial robots in the United States increased by more than twice, but employment rates were not affected. As a result, industrial efficiency improved and the US economy began to recover. Because machine replacement has strong regional characteristics. Researchers have drawn robot intensity maps for 262 severely affected metropolitan areas in the United States. The report found that the top ten regions with high robot usage are all in the Midwest states, which have consistently had extremely high robot intensity for the past decade. The data for these regions is usually at least twice the intensity of all other regions, but the unemployment rate has not been significantly affected.  What is the reason for this? The report suggests that during this period, robots have not yet brought about the terrifying national impact that many people are concerned about. Ultimately, the reason for this is that the impact of replacing people with robots will vary depending on the worker population and is closely related to regions and industries. The specific manifestation is that the main body of machine replacement is often the lower educated population in the manufacturing industry in the Midwest of the United States. Therefore, after the Great Depression of 2007, young workers first became unemployed at a high rate, often consisting of less educated men and less educated adult women. At the same time, in the manufacturing industry in the Midwest, robots greatly reduced the wages of well educated young men and women, but this situation quickly circulated. William Rodgers, a public policy professor at Edward Browstein College, who wrote the report, said, "In a sense, an increase in automation clearly eliminates lazy and career failures, particularly young and less educated manufacturing workers in the Midwest, especially young minority workers in these industries, who have paid a great price for machine replacement." However, Rogers also believes that although companies are constantly adopting machine replacement measures to improve efficiency, the government has introduced strong economic driving measures during this period. Driven by the huge demand for economic recovery, various industries have experienced explosive peaks. Therefore, the strong demand for economic recovery has masked some adverse effects on the wages and jobs of manufacturing workers in the central and western regions. The urgency of employment has prompted this group of early unemployed people to start spontaneous employment transfer, and many new industries that use robots to improve efficiency have generated greater employment demand. Even without such a strong recovery, new industries that use robots have brought more job opportunities than them.  According to a report by Agence France Presse, it is expected that by 2030, robots will bring about 20 million new manufacturing jobs worldwide, while also increasing overall economic output. Therefore, the social unrest brought about by replacing people with machines is not significant. The economics research report from the Herderich Center for Labor Development also states, "These industries that have recovered from the Great Depression not only use a large number of robots, but also hire a fast growing number of robot maintenance personnel." Data shows that since 2009, the number of robots per capita in the United States has more than doubled, from 0.813 per thousand workers to 1.974 per thousand workers. This means that these unemployed groups are beginning to try to concentrate in related industries centered around the robotics industry. This research result also indicates that at the stage and pace of robot development, as well as under appropriate economic conditions, some workers without a university degree are beginning to benefit from roboticization, as this indirectly promotes their self industry upgrading. This understanding has been recognized by many authoritative institutions. According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the total use of robots in the US manufacturing industry has more than doubled in the past two decades, and has doubled in other parts of the world. Robots have replaced many categories of workers, and these existing workers are beginning to shift towards robot related and similar industries. Moreover, during the process of machine replacement, not only has the nature of labor changed, but automation processes and efficiency are also being upgraded as a result. According to analysis, robots have also eroded a certain number of intermediate "medium skill" professions, and their share of skilled and low skill positions is also increasing. Machine replacement is an economic problem Meanwhile, the report found that the replacement of machines with people has fundamentally transformed many industries and accelerated global economic circulation. The initial development of industrial robots was essentially a device developed by humans to improve yield and unit output efficiency. In the United States, four manufacturing industries account for 70% of robots: automobile manufacturers (38% of robots in use), electronics (15%), plastic and chemical industries (10%), and metal manufacturers (7%). The popularity of robots in the automotive industry is high, and they are also deeply affected by machine replacement. These industries have high standardization requirements for components due to their large sales in a single category, and machine replacement has significantly improved efficiency.  But in the automotive industry, the United States started with machine replacement, but was surpassed by France in 2007. France has since been in first place, followed by the United States and Germany. The French automobile manufacturing industry uses a robot density of 148 robots per thousand workers, while the United States uses 136 robots, while Italy and Germany use about 120 robots. Dr. Pascual Restrepo, an assistant professor of economics at Boston University, explained this phenomenon in a report published in the Journal of Political Economy: "The average level of France, as well as countries such as Spain, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, was higher than that of the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but in the past decade, the United States has surpassed these countries. This started in 1993, but it was not until 2007 that the United States was hesitant about machine replacement, and was once again overtaken." The emergence of this phenomenon is due to the disappearance of the advantages of the American machine replacement industry cluster. "Even though the United States is a technologically advanced economy, the production, use, and innovation of industrial robots is a process that requires continuous exploration. Two years of stagnation have left it lagging behind many other developed economies," said Daron Acemoglu, an economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, analyzing the impact of robots in 722 commuting areas on the US mainland. Due to significant regional differences in the intensive use of robotics industry in the United States, once stagnant, the advantages of a certain regional industrial cluster may be lost. Given the trend of robot development and deployment being concentrated in the Midwest region, the automotive industry was most affected in the United States in 2007, as Michigan had a high concentration of robots, which had a significant impact on employment in the upstream and downstream industries of Detroit, Lansing, and Sagino. "Different industries have different footprints in different parts of the United States," Acemoglu pointed out. "The obvious problem with robots is in Detroit. No matter what happens in the automotive manufacturing industry, the impact on the Detroit area is much greater than elsewhere." After combining IFR data, researchers found that in these regions, replacing people with machines resulted in each robot replacing an average of about 3.3 jobs locally. However, due to industrial cluster effects, adding robots to the manufacturing industry can benefit people in other industries and regions of the country by reducing commodity costs, and the overall economic benefits obtained by these countries are often higher. For example, adopting robots to install windshields on German Mercedes Benz A-Class sedans will bring more competitive advantages to enterprises in terms of price and encourage local or foreign consumers to make purchases. These small changes may accelerate the speed of the economic cycle. Researchers believe that by 2030, the increase in global productivity brought about by the replacement of machines with people will bring a $5 trillion "robot dividend" to the global economy, and the replacement of machines with people is more of an economic issue.

　　In recent years, the rapid development of industrial robots has enabled the automotive manufacturing industry to achieve a highly automated and efficient production mode, which has greatly promoted the rapid development of China's automotive manufacturing industry to a certain extent. This article mainly elaborates on the application fields and future development trends of industrial robots in automotive manufacturing in China, focusing on three aspects; One is the application of industrial robots in the field of automobile manufacturing in China, the second is an objective introduction to the current development status of industrial robots in the automobile manufacturing stage in China, and the third is to elaborate on the future development trend of industrial robots in the automobile manufacturing industry in China. Intended to provide more scientific references for the application of industrial robots in the automotive manufacturing industry in China, and to help industrial robots better adapt to the development of the automotive manufacturing industry in the future.  　The application of industrial robots in automotive manufacturing At present, the application range of industrial robots in the field of automobile manufacturing is extremely wide. The application rate of robots in the four conventional workshops (stamping workshop, welding workshop, spraying workshop, and final assembly workshop) in the manufacturing production line is over 90%. Nowadays, China's automobile manufacturing continuously transforms and transforms every year, and robots are installed in all workshops that can use robots. For example, in 2022, Chengdu Lingke Welding and Assembly Workshop added 2 welding production lines to improve the equipment in the welding and assembly workshop. In the early stage of introducing new car models, the transformation of welding and assembly line workstations involved the addition of 30 robots. The automobile manufacturing workshop used robots to grab and transport plates and then buckle them. Robot spot welding, screw welding, laser welding, transportation, palletizing, assembly, spraying, and inspection were all automatically completed by robots. The use of robots greatly increased the automation level of the four major workshops. Welding In the welding production line process of automobiles, each production line is composed of a small workstation. The four door and two cover production line, as well as the lower and main lines in the welding and assembly workshop, are composed of subdivided workstations. Each workstation usually has 4-6 robots working together, and the welding workstation is widely used and distributed. As the production line advances, the white body is formed from the three main components of the front bottom plate, rear bottom plate, and engine compartment, which are assembled to the upper left and right A-pillars, rear tailstock, left and right side panels, four doors and two covers in the middle, to the rear sunroof. Spot welding and repair welding account for nearly 60% of the total. With the continuous progress and development of new technologies in robot welding, the application of robots in automotive welding production lines is becoming increasingly widespread, and the functions of robots in welding are gradually becoming more diverse. In the manufacturing of automobiles, spot welding and arc welding technology are commonly used for body welding. Before the robot performs body welding, it needs to be controlled by a PLC to transfer the sled in place and complete the descent. Then, the PLC triggers the corresponding program of the robot for the vehicle model, and the robot can start working. The entire process does not require manual intervention. Handling and palletizing The handling and palletizing of automotive parts is one of the key links in the automotive manufacturing process. In traditional manufacturing, handling and palletizing are mainly done manually. However, most automotive parts are large in volume and the plates are prone to scratching human skin tissue. If they are still manually handled, it will be time-consuming and laborious, with a high safety factor and easy to cause damage to the parts. Nowadays, the application of industrial robots for handling and palletizing can solve this problem. Robots can work without rest, with the advantages of not only fast speed but also safety. Robots can automatically complete handling and palletizing tasks according to pre-set programs. Therefore, in automotive manufacturing, the application of industrial robots in handling can not only reduce labor costs and the probability of safety incidents, but also reduce the workload of workers. Spray coating In the process of car painting and gluing, the application of industrial robots has obvious advantages. It can not only evenly spray paint on the car body, but also reduce the occurrence of safety accidents, effectively improve the speed and quality of painting and gluing. When painting, the main focus is on the surface of the car body, while gluing is the connection position between the various panels of the car body. Before gluing, the corresponding gluing equipment needs to be installed, including the heating temperature of the gluing machine, the glue barrel, and the glue gun. The gluing robot will apply glue to the connection position of the vehicle body according to the pre-set program. Due to poor ventilation in automobile manufacturing workshops, harmful gases in coatings are difficult to emit. If workers are exposed to this environment for a long time, their health will be seriously endangered. And spraying robots can effectively avoid this, as they can choose different spraying tools based on the shape of the vehicle and work according to pre-set spraying procedures. The use of spraying robots can not only protect the health and safety of employees, but also accelerate the spraying speed, avoid work errors, and improve spraying efficiency. Assembly There are specialized assembly robots for automobile assembly during the production process. Compared to ordinary industrial robots, automotive assembly robots have many advantages, such as higher working accuracy, better working flexibility, wider working range, and the ability to be used in conjunction with other systems. With the increasing development of the automobile manufacturing industry, the requirements for installation speed and accuracy of automobiles are also increasing. It is difficult to meet the production schedule requirements solely by manual assembly. Robots in the automotive assembly process are mainly used for rapid assembly of components. In order to ensure more accurate car assembly, workers need to install various types of sensors in the corresponding positions of the robot, such as tactile and visual sensors. The robot can accurately identify and grasp the required components with the help of sensors, and quickly install these components in designated areas. The application of industrial robots in automotive assembly ensures precision, stability, and greatly improves assembly efficiency. Quality inspection The next step in automobile manufacturing is the inspection process, and the inspection industrial robots are mainly used for the inspection work before the car leaves the factory. They are used to detect the size of car parts and effectively classify a large number of parts, which is convenient, fast, accurate, and reliable, without requiring workers to spend a lot of time on inspection, greatly improving production efficiency. When robots need to perform inspections, visual sensing and test control templates are used to accurately obtain car image information. By comparing it with the model, the performance of car components can be understood. The main comparison content includes the actual size of the components and the errors between the model, and the range of deviations can be determined to provide parameters for subsequent improvement. At the same time, robots will also detect car impacts, regulate the speed, and achieve minimal damage to the car during impact, ensuring the safety and reliability of the overall performance of the car. After completing the corresponding tests and passing them, the car can only be put on the market for sale to ensure safer use. The current development status of industrial robots in the manufacturing stage of new energy vehicles In recent years, the market demand in China's automotive industry has increased rapidly, with a significant increase in sales of various types of cars. At present, China's automobile industry is in a stage of rapid development, with extremely fierce market competition. The reform and innovation of automobiles are changing rapidly, with a wide variety of vehicle models, user-friendly configuration choices, and low-cost capital investment, which have also raised new requirements for the automobile manufacturing industry. Therefore, industrial robots are widely used in automotive intelligent manufacturing production lines, playing roles such as assembly workers, operators, and welders in automotive production. Their main applications include welding, gluing, arc welding, spraying, etc.Welding robot For a long time, welding work has often been carried out through manual teaching, which increases the workload of workers and the quality of welding varies greatly, relying heavily on human experience and unable to adapt to the rapid development of the automotive manufacturing industry. Welding robots can effectively solve these problems by accurately and stably performing welding actions and minimizing errors. Welding robots are mainly divided into spot welding and arc welding. Spot welding robots have a small installation area and a large workspace, and can effectively control the accuracy of welding points during the work process, ensuring the quality of welding nodes; The process of arc welding robots is relatively complex, divided into steps such as arc initiation, welding, and arc extinguishing. However, after setting the program, these steps can be automatically completed to achieve precise welding. With the development of machine learning and control technology, welding automation is currently moving towards fully autonomous welding. Welding robots can use visual sensors to autonomously find the starting position of the weld seam, track the arc, and automatically feed wire, achieving precise welding. Handling and palletizing robots Handling and palletizing are mainly used in the stamping and welding workshops. After the automotive parts stamping equipment is manufactured and formed, our robots carry them to the shelves, and then the robots stack a cart of parts and send them to the welding workshop through intelligent cars. Nowadays, most domestic automobile manufacturers use robots from the four major families. The size of the handling and palletizing robots is similar to that of welding robots, but their grippers vary depending on the size of the parts. Some require automatic replacement of the grippers along the way, so their configuration signals and equipment content are often complex. Spraying robot Spray painting robots are generally driven by hydraulic pressure and have characteristics such as fast action speed and good explosion-proof performance. They can be taught by hand holding. Due to environmental factors affecting the lifespan of spray painting robots, compared to welding, handling and other robots, the lifespan of spray painting robots is relatively short. Therefore, most factories use domestically produced robots. On site workers set the parameters of different vehicle models when setting the spray painting program of the robots to improve spray painting and uniformity. The spraying robot has the following advantages: firstly, it is flexible and has a large working range; secondly, it has high spraying quality and material utilization rate; thirdly, it is easy to operate and maintain, can be programmed offline, greatly reducing on-site debugging time; fourthly, it has high equipment utilization rate, and the utilization rate of the spraying robot can reach 90% -95%. When applying adhesive robots in the workshop for adhesive work, it will automatically recognize the materials and characteristics of different car bodies, and then automatically control the shape and thickness of the adhesive, reducing the waste of adhesive materials. In order to improve the sealing, rust prevention and corrosion resistance of the vehicle body, and reduce vibration, it is necessary to apply sealant to the overlapping parts of the vehicle body sheet metal. Assembly robot In the intelligent manufacturing of automobiles, robots are used to assemble various components according to established procedures, making them a qualified automotive product. There are many types of components in automobiles, such as engines, instrument panels, air conditioning systems, doors, bodies, seats, etc. Robots mainly rely on various sensors to recognize and distinguish different components, such as visual sensors, auditory sensors, tactile sensors, etc. Suitable sensors are installed according to the robot's work needs to support its precise installation operations. By utilizing multiple robots for assembly line operations in the automotive assembly process, the quality and efficiency of automotive assembly can be significantly improved, and errors that may occur during manual assembly can be reduced, ensuring the driver's driving safety. Detection robot At present, the vehicle body size detection equipment in the world is relatively complete (mainly including infrared, blue light, white light and other detection systems), and flexible detection technology requires a complete vehicle body size detection equipment, that is, a carrier that meets a certain movement trajectory, which should have both positional accuracy and repeated positioning accuracy requirements. Specific projects can choose different fixtures or equipment as carriers based on different needs, and currently, robots as carriers are the best choice for meeting the requirements of flexible manufacturing of vehicle bodies. The traditional vehicle body inspection method can only perform spot checks on the vehicle body due to its long inspection cycle. The online detection technology of robots can achieve the advantages of non-contact and fast detection. It can not only quickly provide feedback on body size information, but also reflect the trend of body size and important body size deviation online warning function. It can provide timely basis for process analysis and improvement, and meet the quality requirements of future body manufacturing automation, intelligence, and high speed. The development trend of robots in the automotive production industry More intelligent Intelligence is a major trend in the future development of industrial robots, and the application of cloud computing and cloud storage technology in robot services will become increasingly widespread. By connecting robots to the cloud, different functions of data centers can be flexibly utilized. In the near future, industrial robot programming and demonstration will become more intelligent, with increasingly complete functions. Not only can flexible arms and dual arm human-machine collaboration be achieved, but also safety and interactivity will be stronger. It is very beneficial for improving welding efficiency in the production and manufacturing process of automobiles, reducing the probability of errors, saving labor costs, and improving production efficiency. The intelligence of industrial robots will foreshadow that humans can achieve a new stage of industrial production that is more green and intelligent with the help of industrial robots. Small size and high accuracy Future industrial robots are relatively small in size, with delicate bodies that save workspace while improving production efficiency. The height of most robots generally does not exceed that of humans, which to some extent enhances the flexibility of robot work and effectively improves the production efficiency of automobiles. Interference emergency stop The function of interfering with emergency stop must and will definitely be popularized in the future, especially in the manual operation of industrial robots. In the event of collision or other unexpected situations caused by the operator's lack of proficiency, production and maintenance equipment will be stopped and damaged, resulting in certain economic losses and serious worker safety issues. Based on the current development status of industrial robots, it is not difficult to imagine that the future development of industrial robots will gradually move towards the direction of having interference emergency stop capabilities. Conclusion The increasing socio-economic level has driven the development of the consumer market, and people's demand for cars has also gradually increased, which has greatly promoted the development of the automotive manufacturing industry. The current market economy system in China is becoming increasingly perfect, and the automobile manufacturing industry, as an important force in national economic growth, has good development prospects. The demand for industrial robots will also increase, promoting the gradual development of industrial robots from the original "machine" to the stage of human evolution. It is not only a special equipment, but also integrates human thinking in key links, achieving mutual complementarity. At the same time, combining robots with sensing technology, especially in visual fusion methods, continuously enhances the ability of industrial robots to adapt to environmental changes. With the maturity and development of robot technology, its application scope in intelligent manufacturing of automobiles continues to expand and has achieved good application results. At present, robots mainly rely on various technologies such as programming technology, simulation technology, general technology, and clinical application technology in the intelligent manufacturing of automobiles. They replace manual operations in the handling of automobile parts, welding of vehicle bodies, painting and gluing, automobile assembly and inspection. This not only significantly improves the efficiency of automobile manufacturing, but also improves the manufacturing quality of automobile products, which is of great significance for promoting the healthy development of the automobile intelligent manufacturing industry.

Robots, as large and bulky machines occupying vast spaces in factories, have made great progress since their early days. Nowadays, robots are more versatile and adaptable than ever before. They are rapidly becoming an indispensable part of many business operations.    The business environment has undergone significant changes. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and escalating geopolitical turmoil are prompting many companies to readjust their operational methods. Robots and other forms of automation are becoming core tools for addressing these challenging situations. How will the situation change with the development of 2023? We cannot be certain. But here are some predictions about which trends may become the dominant robotics industry in 2023 1. Data driven automation We have entered the era of big data, and robot automation is no exception. Automation technology is increasingly data-driven, emphasizing the application of solutions based on real-world data. According to some analysts, for example, one-third of European companies are now prioritizing data-driven automation. One aspect of data-driven automation that you can see in practice is supply chain logistics, where robots are used to execute decisions based on real-time logistics data. 2. Using robots to enhance human abilities Robotics technology is increasingly being combined with other technologies for application. Approximately 35% of organizations will combine physical robots with other technologies to enhance human capabilities and address labor shortages. Companies are increasingly realizing that robots are not a substitute for human work, but a way to enhance what human employees can already do. With many industries facing worrying skill and labor shortages, robots are becoming a necessary way to fill the widening gap. 3. The use of collaborative robots will continue to rise In the past decade, collaborative robots have become an important component of the robotics field. It is expected that by 2027, collaborative robots will account for 30% of the entire robot market. Collaborative robots are designed to work safely with humans and are inherently easy to use. This makes them very suitable for those who have no prior experience in robotics technology and do not have enough space or resources to accommodate their needs A company specializing in large industrial robots with additional safety fences. The widespread adoption of collaborative robots has brought automation to more companies. 4. Autonomous mobile robots are about to arrive Autonomous mobile robots seem to be entering more industries, especially in the logistics field. We saw many autonomous mobile robots at this year's Automatica trade fair. This technology, which has been around for many years, has finally gained popularity. The company is currently adopting mobile robots to improve their logistics operational efficiency in warehouses and other industrial environments. 5. Shortage of skills may hinder automation We have previously discussed how robots can help companies overcome skill shortages in their industry by taking over the less skilled parts of worker work. However, there is a skill shortage that robots cannot solve: a shortage of robot skills. It is predicted that the lack of robotics technology will slow down the adoption of robot automation by some companies. This makes it even more important to choose robot solutions that can be deployed by almost anyone, regardless of their experience in robotics. Logistics remains a "sweet spot industry" The logistics industry experienced a significant increase in attention during the global pandemic in 2020, while global e-commerce was also on the rise. Logistics remains the "best field" of robotics technology, as it provides many opportunities for automation and has the potential for increased use of robots. In the coming years, we may see more growth in robot applications related to logistics. Robot palletizing remains one of the popular automation solutions. 7. Electronic assembly automation will grow Another "best field" of robotics technology is electronic manufacturing, especially electronic assembly. Compared to human workers engaged in the same job, robots can assemble electronic parts more consistently. This can save the company time and money, while reducing errors caused by manual assembly of products. Robot screwdrivers are an example of tasks that are now easier to perform with robots than ever before. This basic task can help accelerate the entire assembly process. 8. The automotive industry has lost the position of robots For many years, the automotive industry has been a major user of robot automation. However, it has recently lost its advantage. This transformation indicates how widespread robot automation has become. It marks a transition point where more robots will enter more industries in the future. 9. More intelligent and adaptable robots Robots are becoming increasingly intelligent and adaptable. The new wave of robots can integrate real-time information into their operations. They are able to quickly respond to changes in the environment and change their operations. With the rise of practical artificial intelligence algorithms, we can look forward to seeing more advanced and complex robots in the coming years. 10. Easy to use robots are key With the rise of easy-to-use robot solutions (such as robot application kits), the threshold for entering the field of robot automation is decreasing. Robots are now easier to use for any company, not just those with robot knowledge. This trend towards intuitive robots seems likely to continue. In addition to application packages, we have also seen more robot as a service business models as companies aim to reduce friction related to deploying robots. If you haven't used robots in your business yet, it's definitely time to get started!  

　Analysis of the Production Scale of Industrial Robots in China in 2019 The Investment Analysis and Outlook Forecast Report on China's Robotics Industry from 2020 to 2024 released by China Investment Research Institute shows that from January to December 2019, the cumulative production of industrial robots in China was 186900 sets, a year-on-year decrease of 6.1%. Among them, the highest production of industrial robots was in December, with 20000 sets, a year-on-year increase of 15.3%; Next was November, with a monthly output of 16100 units, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%; At least in April, the monthly production was 12900 sets, a year-on-year decrease of 7.3%. Chart 2019 National Industrial Robot Production DataUnit: 10000 sets,%Data source: National Bureau of Statistics Comprehensive Evaluation of Investment Value in China's Robot Industry Four dimensional evaluation table for investment value in the robotics industryData source: China Investment Industry Research Institute The "Investment Analysis and Outlook Forecast Report on China's Robot Industry from 2020 to 2024" released by the China Investment Industry Research Institute shows that economic, technological, and policy factors are the main driving forces for the development of robots in China: The downstream application fields of robots are constantly expanding, and technology is gradually maturing, driving the prices of robot products to continuously decrease. Central and local governments have introduced policies to support the robot industry. The industry has high barriers to entry: The competitive barriers are very high, and international robotics giants firmly control core technologies. In addition, they believe that both financial and technological barriers are relatively high. The robotics industry has entered the mid-term of growth: China has become the world's largest demand market for robots, and major foreign companies are vying to build factories in China. Newly entered domestic enterprises need to face fierce competition. Comprehensive evaluation: The investment value rating is three stars, and the investment recommendation is "recommended". Market Outlook and Demand for China's Robot Industry1、 The robotics industry has risen to the national strategic level. Developed countries such as the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea have long attached great importance to the development of the robotics industry and have launched national strategic plans to develop the robotics industry. China is currently in a decisive stage of building an innovative country and must rely more on technological innovation to lead and support economic development. Therefore, with technological innovation as the core, vigorously developing China's national brand robot industry is imperative for the adjustment of China's economic development model and industrial structure. In June 2014, Xi Jinping highlighted that robots are "the pearl at the top of the manufacturing crown" at the conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, which is an important symbol to measure the level of scientific and technological innovation and high-end manufacturing in a country. The robot revolution is affecting the global manufacturing landscape, undoubtedly pushing the development of the robot industry towards a national strategic level. 2、 The new manufacturing model under Industry 4.0. The theme of Industry 4.0 is intelligent manufacturing and smart factories. The core of Industry 4.0 is to build an information physical system. Through the Internet of Things and the Internet, the exchange and interaction of data and information between things, machines and machines, and machines and people will be realized. That is, equipment, production lines, products, factories, suppliers, and customers will be closely connected to establish an intelligent factory to achieve intelligent production. The "Industry 4.0" proposed by Germany and the "Industrial Internet" launched by the United States are both manifestations of the integration of "industrialization and informatization". In the future society, countless machines, factories, workshops, and people will be connected through a big network, and through big data technology analysis, we will vigorously reduce the losses in the manufacturing process. Industry 4.0 will drive a global wave of intelligent manufacturing upgrades and achieve changes in manufacturing models across numerous industries. 3、 The blueprint for "Made in China 2025" to move towards an industrial powerhouse. Premier Li Keqiang clearly stated in the government work report that the implementation of "Made in China 2025" will adhere to innovation driven, intelligent transformation, strengthening foundation, and green development, and accelerate the transition from a manufacturing powerhouse to a manufacturing powerhouse. The core of the plan is to promote the deep integration of industrialization and informatization, develop and utilize technologies such as networking, digitization, and intelligence, and focus on seizing opportunities and achieving breakthroughs in some key areas to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. In the plan, it is the first time to propose the development of "Internet plus" action plan, and the concept of "industrial Internet" appears for the first time to promote the integration of mobile Internet, cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things, etc. with modern manufacturing. The starting point of planning is to seize the commanding heights of intelligent manufacturing in the new round of industrial revolution.4、 The development potential of China's robotics industry is enormous. The "Investment Analysis and Outlook Forecast Report on China's Robot Industry from 2020 to 2024" released by China Investment Industry Research Institute shows that with the structural shortage of labor and the sharp increase in labor costs, the era of labor dividend in China is coming to an end, facing an urgent need for industrial transformation and upgrading, which has ushered in a spring of great development for the domestic robot industry. The density of robots in China is significantly lower than that of developed countries such as Germany and Japan. There is a huge gap in demand and supply in the Chinese robot market, and the future market space is huge. This will provide strong impetus for China to concentrate resources and develop the domestic robot industry.Source: China Robotics Network