Shanghai, traditionally known for its advancements in finance, business, and technology, is now adding another feather to its hat by aiming to become an Industrial Robotic Leader. 

The city has seen a 6% increase in the YoY output of robots used in the intelligent manufacturing sector. In 2022, more than 75000 new robotic units were installed in Shanghai making it the number one city in China for Industrial Robotics. The local authorities of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization have hinted that the Robot Density in the city will increase by 100 in the next three years. 

Robot density is measured by the number of installations per 10000 employees. According to the latest IFR (International Federation of Robotics) report on Robot Density, South Korea is the undisputed leader, with a Robot Density of 1000 followed by Singapore, Japan, and Germany. However, China is also leading up to the race by surpassing the USA and reaching the fifth position with a density of 322.

To support the intelligent manufacturing and robotics sector, the Shanghai Metropolis is planning to build 10 industry-leading robot brands, 20 city-level smart factories, and more than 100 benchmark robot applications that will expand the industrial output to 100 billion yuan ($14.76 billion). By 2025, the local authorities are planning to build 20 City Level lead factories and 200 smart factories that will place the city on the global map of advanced industrial robotics.

Shanghai is the first city in China to include Robot Density statistics. According to the city-wide data, Shanghai has already surpassed twice the global average of Robot Density with the key industries accounting for a density of 383 and major enterprises showing a density of 260. According to Tang Enkan, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Robots have become a part of the urban digital transformation of the city by becoming work assistants and life partners for the residents. 

The 14th Five-Year Plan of China focuses on the development of the Robotic Industry and states that the country aims to become a global hub for robotics and innovation by 2025. China is mobilizing massive resources and investments to develop the Robotic industry and has become the fastest growing Robot market in the world. By 2025 China wants to be considered a Global Leader in Robotics and Shanghai is making a major contribution to achieve this goal.

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