Insights

Insights from China.

Analysis and field reports on robotics, industrial AI and manufacturing. Prepare for technical discussions and specific business decisions.

8 articles · German and English
Humanoid robot during a demonstration in Foshan
Humanoid robot demonstration at Kelly Robot, Foshan, 10 March 2026.

All articles

How close are humanoid robots to factory deployment?

Assessing humanoid robots in factories: six operating measures, the limits of a tablet-inspection example and how to define a useful pilot.

Read article

Testing exoskeletons: what matters at the workstation

A documented SoftExo trial in Foshan: fit, movement and how to prepare a workplace pilot.

Read article

Industrial AI in China: how to assess a supplier shortlist

From market overview to supplier selection: assess industrial AI by task, data needs, integration and demonstrated operating results.

Read article

Panyu or Huangpu? Comparing automotive locations in Guangzhou

GAC in Panyu, XPENG and GAC Honda in Huangpu: what each location can reveal about development, NEV production and smart mobility.

Read article

Humanoid robots in China: market, supply chain and deployment limits

Understanding China’s humanoid robotics sector: dated market evidence, six value-chain stages and potential roles for German companies.

Read article

Shenzhen’s robotics ecosystem: how the supply chain works together

Electronics, components, prototypes and application trials: what to examine in Shenzhen’s robotics ecosystem.

Read article

Planning a China business visit focused on robotics

Preparing a robotics visit: define the decision, participants, technical meetings and how findings will be evaluated afterwards.

Read article

Delegation, study tour or industry scouting?

Three formats for a China visit compared: objectives, meeting selection and outcomes, with questions to help choose a brief.

Read article