China becomes the world's largest robot market for two consecutive years, according to data issued by China Robot Industry Alliance (CRIA) on Thursday. In 2014, the sales of robot in Chinese market accounts for one fourth of world's total and reached 57,000 units, increasing by 54.6 percent on a comparable basis. Of them, 17,000 units were made in China, worth 3 billion yuan or 4.83 US dollars, growing 60 percent on a comparable basis. It is forecast the number of robots used by China's manufacturing sector will keep rapid growth and the number and growth rate will both exceed that in 2014. Related reading: First unmanned factory takes shape in Dongguan City
According to data from China's Robot Industry Alliance (CRLA), China is the largest robot market for 2014. In the second consecutive year, China made up 25% of the world's total robot sales, with 57,000 units sold, almost 30% of which were manufactured in China. It is expected the number of robots used by China's manufacturing sector will continue to grow in the next few years.