"Machine Intelligent Equipment Future" Fourth Tianjin Robot Conference Held in Tianjin
2023-12-18 · Machine translation
On December 16, the Tianjin Robotics Conference opened with great fanfare at the Tianjin Tuanbo Lake Hotel. The conference’s theme was “Robotic Intelligence, Equipping the Future.” Zhang Yongtao, Deputy District Mayor of Jinghai District, Tianjin; Wang Fei, Second-Level Inspector at the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Liu Huizhong, Second-Level Inspector and Director of the High-Tech Division at the Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau; and Gao Song, President of the Tianjin Robot Industry Association, attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks. The opening ceremony was presided over by Zhao Lianyu, Secretary-General of the Tianjin Robot Industry Association.
Conference venue
Zhao Lianyu, Secretary-General of the Tianjin Robot Industry Association
In his welcoming address, Chairman Gao Song expressed gratitude to all participants for their attention to and support of the development of Tianjin’s robotics industry. He pointed out that, with the deep integration of artificial intelligence, next-generation information technologies, and robotics, the robotics industry is entering a new phase of development. Under the guidance and support of government departments at all levels, Tianjin’s robotics industry has achieved relatively rapid development. As of now, Tianjin has nearly 200 robotics-related enterprises, with an overall industry scale of approximately RMB 21 billion. A preliminary industrial chain has taken shape, covering upstream key system components, midstream robot hardware, and downstream robot system integration, demonstrating clear advantages in both industry development and innovation.
Gao Song, President of the Tianjin Robot Industry Association
In his address, Liu Huizhong stated that the coordinated development of the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region is a major national strategy personally planned, deployed, and advanced by General Secretary Xi Jinping. Today, robotics industry organizations from Tianjin, Beijing, and Hebei convened to discuss pathways for deep, coordinated “Robotics Plus” development in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, a move of great significance for accelerating the rise of industrial clusters.
Liu Huizhong, Second-Level Inspector, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau
In his address, Wang Fei stated that, as China’s demand for robots has grown rapidly, Tianjin has capitalized on this trend by attracting leading enterprises with prominent national standing, such as Syntec Robot and ENN Sensing. The city has also nurtured a cohort of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative companies—like Deep Blue, Chenxing Automation, Langyu Technology, and Folaidi—that excel in niche markets and exhibit rapid growth, resulting in a robust industrial landscape.
Wang Fei, Second-Level Inspector, Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
In his address, Zhang Yongtao stated that Jinghai is Tianjin’s oldest district, with the highest share of private-sector enterprises in the city, primarily concentrated in manufacturing, iron and steel metallurgy, new-energy electric vehicles, and smart home technologies. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Jinghai will continue to focus its economic development on intelligent manufacturing, biotechnology, circular technology, and the greater health sector, with an expected total scale of approximately RMB 300 billion and significant room for growth. At present, Jinghai District is at a critical juncture in its economic transformation and eagerly looks forward to forging deep partnerships with stakeholders across the robotics industry, sharing in the opportunities and achievements brought by Jinghai’s development and opening-up as well as the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei coordinated development strategy.
Zhang Yongtao, Vice Mayor of the People’s Government of Jinghai District, Tianjin
At the opening ceremony, the Tianjin Robot Industry Association appointed Professor Huang Tian of Tianjin University as its honorary president and presented him with the Tianjin Robotics Lifetime Achievement Award.
Professor Huang was presented with the Tianjin Robotics Lifetime Achievement Award.
During the plenary keynote session, Xia Zhijie, Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering; Song Xiaogang, Secretary-General of the China Machinery Industry Federation; Zhao Jie, Leader of the Overall Expert Group for the Intelligent Robotics Special Project under the National Key R&D Program; Tang Qing, Co-Chair of the Technical Committee of ENN Group; and Zhang Jianwei, Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, each delivered outstanding keynote addresses. The delegates enjoyed a feast of knowledge on the theme “Machine Intelligence, Equipping the Future.”
Professor Huang Tian of Tianjin University chaired the keynote session.
Academician Xia Zhijie delivered an online report.
Song Xiaogang, Secretary-General of the China Robot Industry Alliance, delivered a keynote report.
Professor Zhao Jie of Harbin Institute of Technology delivered a keynote address.
Dr. Tang Qing, Co-Chair of the New Ocean Group Technical Committee, delivered a report.
Zhang Jianwei, newly elected foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered a keynote report.
The Initiative for Coordinated Development of the Robotics Industry in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region Has Been Signed
The conference features special events such as invited presentations on “Robotics + Industry,” the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Robotics Coordinated Development Summit Forum, a roundtable discussion titled “Where Will ‘Robotics+’ Head in the Future?”, and a robotics-themed exhibition. At the summit forum, entrepreneur representatives from industry organizations in Tianjin, Beijing, and Hebei—namely the Tianjin Robotics Association, the Beijing Intelligent Robot Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, and the Hebei Province Robotics Industry Alliance—jointly discussed the current state and future prospects of robotics development in Tianjin and the broader Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region. During a roundtable discussion, Researcher Liu Jinzhang of the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s High-Tech Research and Development Center, Professor Huang Tian of Tianjin University, Professor Fang Yongchun of Nankai University, Professor Liu Li of Tsinghua University, along with Wang Shuayu, General Manager of Xinzhizhi Sensing; Ren Zhiyong, Chairman of Langyu Technology; and Zhu Kuifeng, General Manager of Folaidi—four nationally recognized academic leaders—and three prominent Tianjin-based robotics entrepreneurs, exchanged views on the future technological advancements and industrial prospects of robotics, under the moderation of Dr. Wang Jintao, former president of the Tianjin Robot Industry Association.
Tianjin Robotics Society Secretary-General Deng Sanpeng chaired the sub-forum “Robotics + Industry Exchange and Matchmaking Meeting.”
Professor Liu Haitao of Tianjin University and other representatives of enterprises and universities released the results and requirements at the docking meeting.
New Intelligence Perception – “Robotics + High-Level Forum on Coordinated Development of the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region”
Roundtable Discussion: The Future of “Robotics Plus” – Where Do We Go From Here?
At the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Robotics Collaborative Development Summit Forum, the Tianjin Robot Industry Association, the Beijing Intelligent Robot Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, and the Hebei Province Robotics Industry Alliance jointly issued the “Initiative on Collaborative Development of the Robotics Industry in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region.”
Industry organizations from Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei jointly signed the “Initiative on Coordinated Development of the Robotics Industry in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region.”
In recent years, guided by favorable policies, Tianjin’s robotics industry has made significant progress across multiple fronts, contributing to the high-quality development of the manufacturing sector.
Aim for the global frontier and seize the technological high ground. The world’s first cloned pig “operated” by a robot was born in Tianjin; the hybrid-propulsion “Haiyan” underwater glider set a new world record for diving depth; the world’s first metamorphic robot, capable of self-reconfiguration based on environmental conditions such as road surfaces and mission requirements, was successfully developed; high-speed parallel robots and control systems for underactuated robots have repeatedly won national awards. Tianjin robots have shouldered the historic responsibility and are boldly taking the lead in scientific and technological innovation.
Focusing on the main front of the economy, we will pursue a distinctive path for robotics in Tianjin. As a traditional industrial city, Tianjin has a distinct focus on the industrialization of robotics. According to relevant industry statistics from both domestic and international sources, the output value of industrial robots nationwide accounts for approximately 50% of the total output value of the entire robotics sector. In Tianjin, the output value of industrial robots represents more than 70% of the city’s overall robotics industry output, exceeding both domestic and international averages.
Clarify the development positioning and forge synergies with Beijing and Hebei for complementary growth. By clearly defining the strategic positioning and comparative advantages of the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center, the Tianjin Advanced Manufacturing R&D Base, and the Hebei Province Industrial Transformation and Upgrading Pilot Zone, Tianjin is actively attracting Beijing’s scientific research achievements to establish themselves in the city, thereby supporting Hebei Province’s industrial upgrading. Since 2017, nearly one hundred Beijing-based high-tech robotics projects have been commercialized in Tianjin, and a number of robotics companies—including Qingyan Tongchuang, Karel Robotics, Tami Intelligent Technology, and Tianyuan 3D—have been attracted and incubated.
Since 2019, the Tianjin Robotics Conference has been successfully held four times. Hosted by the Tianjin Robotics Association and the Tianjin Robotics Society, it is a major industry event in the local robotics sector, providing strong momentum for promoting the high-quality development of the regional robotics industry.
Chenxing Automation Astro Boy High-Speed Parallel Robot
Deep Blue Orange Shark AUV
Vice President Fang Yongchun of Nankai University and General Manager Wang Shuayu of Xinzhizhi Sensing visited the Chenxing Automation integrated drive-and-control demonstration platform.
Hybrid Robot, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University
Qiling Mechanical & Electrical showcases high-performance gear reducers.
Display of Core Components for Robots
