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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HEFEI, December 9 (Xinhua) — In the desert, approximately 80 kilometers south of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, more than 5,000 solar panel cleaning robots used specially designed roller brushes to remove accumulated dust from solar panels. In just 2.5 hours, they completed the cleaning of this massive 53-square-kilometer solar project.
Equipped with intelligent algorithms and a multitude of sensors, these “cleaning robots” can autonomously plan routes, perceive their surroundings, and make independent decisions even in high temperatures and severe sandstorms.
“Dust accumulation on panel surfaces blocks sunlight, causes hot spots, and poses serious risks of power loss,” said Zhang Xuetao, on-site procurement manager for the solar project, adding that these robots help reduce efficiency losses caused by dust, increase power output, and improve the overall stability and safety of the power plant.
These cleaning robots were developed and manufactured by Sunpure Technology Co., Ltd., a company based in Anhui Province, eastern China. In addition to cleaning robots, this year the company also launched a photovoltaic panel installation robot, which can accurately install over 650 photovoltaic panels per day and is currently being used at a solar power plant in Saudi Arabia.
"Our robots are widely used in 25 countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America, at over 260 solar power plants. They provide intelligent solutions for the green transformation of these countries," said Wang Peipei, Head of Marketing at Sunpure Technology.
Data from the 2025 World Robotics Conference shows that China is the world's largest robot manufacturer, with industrial robot production growing from 33,000 units in 2015 to 556,000 in 2024, and service robot production reaching nearly 10.52 million units last year, up 34.3 percent year-on-year.
As domestic robotics technologies improve and their applications expand, Chinese-made robots are expanding their presence in the global market, driving industrial innovation. In 2024, China became the world's second-largest exporter of industrial robots. In the first half of this year, exports grew by 61.5 percent compared to the same period last year.
EFORT Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd., a long-standing research, development, and manufacturing company for industrial robots, sold over 16,000 industrial robots in 2024. The company's products are used in a wide range of industries, including electronics, photovoltaics, automotive parts manufacturing, and shipbuilding.
In addition to promoting smart manufacturing in Chinese factories, the company also collaborates with Italian automakers such as Maserati and Fiat, as well as German automakers such as BMW and Volkswagen.
“We provide these automakers with integrated robotics solutions for intelligent manufacturing, covering painting, welding, precision assembly, and material handling, among other things, helping them improve production efficiency,” said Yu Wei, chairman and CEO of EFORT, adding that the company began exporting its robots to Europe in 2019.
Chinese-made robots, from industrial to service and humanoid, are demonstrating their capabilities in various scenarios abroad.
Keenon Robotics, a Shanghai-based service robot company, has deployed its service robots in restaurants, hotels, and hospitals in more than 60 countries and regions, where they perform tasks such as food preparation and medical delivery.
In addition, underwater robots from Chasing Innovation Co., Ltd., a company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, South China, are exported to more than 100 countries and regions for underwater observation, emergency rescue and scientific research.
Developed by Moga Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery, the humanoid robot named Mornine has been introduced to the automotive 4S (sales, parts, service, feedback) store in more than 30 countries and regions, including Malaysia, the UAE, South Africa and Poland.
Equipped with advanced technologies such as 3D lidar, a panoramic camera, and a scalable language model, Mornine can autonomously plan its walking routes and quickly respond to consumer requests.
"His interaction with customers was fantastic. Kids always want to see how it works," said Richard Bischoff, sales manager at 4S Automotive in South Africa, adding that the world is becoming increasingly technologically advanced, and using robots to greet customers at the dealership is an ideal solution.
According to Zhang Guibing, CEO of Moga Technology, the company plans to sell more than 40,000 humanoid robots and more than 90,000 robot dogs worldwide by 2030. These robots will primarily be used in 10 scenarios, including sales, guided tours, consultations, and communications.
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