Could assembly-line efficiency revolutionize robotics development? At the Third China International Supply Chain Expo, journalists and tech enthusiasts witnessed firsthand how industrial clustering is accelerating innovation – including an ambitious attempt to build a humanoid robot within 24 hours using exclusively domestic suppliers.
A Day in the Life of a Robot Builder
CGTN's Zhao Chenchen demonstrated the density of China's manufacturing ecosystem by sourcing actuators, high-performance computing units, and full-body assembly support directly from exhibitors. The experiment highlighted how localized supply chains enable rapid prototyping previously unimaginable in traditional R&D cycles.
From Expo Halls to Global Markets
With over 515 exhibitors from 55 countries and regions, the expo underscored China's growing role in commercializing humanoid robots. Analysts note that seamless integration between hardware producers and AI developers could soon bring these machines into homes, factories, and public spaces worldwide.
"What took months of international coordination can now happen in hours," observed one robotics engineer, citing Shenzhen's complete electronics supply chain within a 50-kilometer radius.
