THE Global Robot Sourcing Center was officially launched Wednesday in Huaqiangbei — the world’s largest electronics market — to support the area’s goal of becoming a global go-to destination for robotics sourcing. As China’s first robotics hub offering full industrial chain support and customized R&D, the center brings together suppliers, developers, and buyers to form a complete service ecosystem. It spans transactions, prototype development, hands-on experience, and commercialization, covering everything from components to finished products. The center features a wide range of products, including AI smart toys, industrial robots, household service robots, and large specialized robots. It also features core components such as chips, sensors, motors, and algorithm modules, creating a closed-loop ecosystem. Whether it is individual consumers hunting for entertainment robots, companies in need of industrial equipment, or organizations commissioning custom solutions, the center aims to be a one-stop destination. During the center’s opening ceremony, establishment of the Shenzhen Research Institute of Xi’an University of Science and Technology was announced. The institute is set to become a key driver of innovation in Huaqiangbei, pursuing cutting-edge research in AI, humanoid robot actuation, intelligent control, safety technology, and embedded large models. It will partner with local firms to build labs, refine prototypes, and speed the commercialization of research outcomes. With 3,500 manufacturers, 4,000 R&D institutions, and 700,000 visitors per day, Huaqiangbei offers an unmatched living lab. Rapid product validation and dense real-world use cases make it China’s most prominent robotics testing ground. (SD News) | 