Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
This article examines the transformation of China's production model in the context of the accelerated development of robotics. Key factors driving the rapid robotization of the Chinese economy are examined, including an aging population, a shrinking labor force, rising labor costs, and government policy on technological sovereignty. Particular attention is paid to China's transition from the mass adoption of industrial robots to a new stage in the development of humanoid robotics. Government support mechanisms for the industry are analyzed, including the “Made in China 2025” strategy, provisions of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and initiatives of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China in the field of humanoid robotics. The implications of robotics development for the global transformation of production, investment flows, and consumer patterns are identified. It is concluded that the development of humanoid robotics is becoming a new stage in the digital structural shift of the global economy.
China, robotics, industrial robots, humanoid robots, digital economy, structural shift, automation, artificial intelligence
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