An automated production line for humanoid robots, with an annual capacity of over 10,000 units, opened on March 29 in Nanhai district of Foshan, Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the assembly of the most precise transmission components, assembly errors are strictly controlled within 0.02 millimeters, which is smaller than the diameter of a human hair.

The latest development was part of efforts by local authorities to facilitate the development of the intelligent robotics industry. The production of industrial robots in Foshan exceeded 46,000 units in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 29.6 percent, according to data from local authorities.