Suzhou, Bengbu, Hangzhou and Shanghai — the region unites hundreds of companies, thousands of sensors and phenomenal production speed

As reported by CCTV+, the Yangtze River Delta region is shaping China’s intelligent future through the comprehensive development of robotics. The region covers Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui provinces and Shanghai. It is home to the largest number of humanoid robot companies in the country.

In Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, local manufacturers are creating robots capable of incredible movements — from realistic walking and running to complex gymnastic stunts.

Chen Chunyu, Technical Director of MagicLab, explained: “For a robot to perform such a movement, the functioning of its joint modules is crucial. They are like human muscles and must generate sufficient explosive power.”

Thanks to Jiangsu’s industrial ecosystem, robot body production has become significantly more efficient. Chen added: “If I place an order today, many materials can be delivered within a week. This allows us to quickly upgrade our products. That is why many companies prefer to stay and grow in Jiangsu.”

In Anhui Province, industrial “valleys” are growing. In Bengbu’s Sensor Valley, micro-electromechanical systems are being developed. These tiny, light and extremely sensitive components help robots perceive the world and interact with it. A single robot may need about 50 sensors. About 200 sensor companies have gathered in Bengbu.

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang, is home to more than 800 companies related to embodied intelligence. Fan Zhongyang, Sales Director of Hangzhou Xynova Technology, said: “I feel that Hangzhou is full of energy and the spirit of innovation. Government support and access to top talent are both abundant here.”

Hangzhou is also home to global leaders such as Unitree, whose kung fu robots caused a sensation during the 2026 Spring Festival gala.

In Shanghai, AI scientist Wang Xiaogang, Chairman of ACE Robotics, is developing the “world model” — “a brain designed for robots”. Wang explained: “The world model learns by simulating human interaction with the environment and understanding the underlying physical laws. Such a model helps robots perform various tasks and complex operations.”

The Yangtze River Delta is not just a region. It is China’s robotics beehive. Suzhou makes joints, Bengbu makes sensors, Hangzhou makes the brain, and Shanghai makes world models. Everything works as a single organism. An order today — materials in a week. About two hundred companies in one valley. Eight hundred in one city. China is not just assembling robots — it is growing an ecosystem. The question is not how many robots there will be in five years. The question is who can compete with this speed, scale and synergy. While others are catching up, the Yangtze Delta is already running ahead. On two legs. And on four. And on a hundred sensor wheels.