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Chinese robotics companies, including Micro Intelligence and Fourier Intelligence, are showcasing their latest products at the ongoing 25th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. These innovations focus on meeting customer needs, reducing operational, usage, and maintenance costs, while placing greater importance on flexibility.
Micro Intelligence introduced what it claims to be the world’s first “embodied intelligent flexible production line.” Unlike traditional synchronized robots seen at other booths, the machines displayed at the Changzhou-based company’s stand each perform distinct tasks, demonstrating real-time collaboration.
Unlike conventional assembly lines that depend on fixed robots performing predetermined tasks, CEO Zhang Zhiqi states that if a product or order changes, the entire production line must be shut down for reprogramming, redesigning, or renovation—an expensive process that can cause delays. In contrast, Micro Intelligence’s robots can be deployed on the production line the same day they arrive and adapt to new tasks while gathering real-world data, using that information to enhance their performance continuously.
Customer return on investment is a major priority for the company, according to Zhang, and drives the development of new products.
Fourier Intelligence also introduced a new industrial application at the fair, creating autonomous systems for tasks such as package movement and material separation. Multiple humanoid robots demonstrate this capability by working side by side, coordinating their movements seamlessly.
A centralized control system known as FOCUS aims to lower costs associated with operations, usage, and maintenance. It allows clients to flexibly adjust the number of robots in use on a production line as needed.
At the expo, Fourier unveiled its third-generation humanoid robot, the GR-3C. Standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 157 pounds, it boasts up to 55 different movement ranges. Constructed with an aluminum-alloy and engineering plastic shell, the robot offers a balance of lightweight design and structural durability, making it impact-resistant and easier to maintain.
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