Made in China 2025 Improved Robot Quality. Core Components Still Come From Japan
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The 'Made in China 2025' initiative has improved China's robot manufacturing quality, but core components still rely heavily on imports from Japan, highlighting China's ongoing dependence on foreign technology.
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SilverElfin
3 months ago
1 replyWhat makes replicating the core components hard? I think it’s only a matter of time.
fspeech
3 months ago
In the beginning of course everyone wants to use mature components unless it is something you can differentiate yourself with. Once there are clear winners on the system side the winners will want to control critical supplies as well.
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