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Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2025, shows a dog-like robot to be used for quality checks in hard-to-reach locations at Hitachi Ltd.'s new railcar plant in Hagerstown, Maryland. An event to mark the grand opening of the factory was held the same day.

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot supported smart factory automation inspection system is displayed at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference Held in Beijing

2025 World Robot Conference Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2025 - Viewers watch the AEON humanoid robot intelligent factory automation testing solution at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, China on August 8, 2025.

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Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Robots wearing work clothes demonstrated working in factory workshop scenarios at the 2025 WAIC World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 29, 2025.

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Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Robots wearing work clothes demonstrated working in factory workshop scenarios at the 2025 WAIC World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 29, 2025.

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2025 WAIC Held in Shanghai

2025 WAIC Held in Shanghai

The labor scene of AI workers in the robot factory workshop at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 26, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

Japanese Artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot Metal Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot metal sculpture is seen at Centennial Cement Factory in Shanghai, China on March 5, 2025.

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

An IntBot robot is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

A robot is displayed at the exhibition area of Chinese company Unitree Robotics during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

An Old World Labs robot is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

An Enchanted Tools robot called the Mirokai is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Visitors view a robot at the exhibition area of Chinese company Unitree Robotics during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

Robots At Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas

An Ai Me robot from Chinese company TCL is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in Las Vegas on Friday, showcasing latest advancement, new products and solutions in consumer technology. AI continues to be top theme at CES 2025, with new applications of AI across the show floor, driving everything from AI-powered chips to AI-enabled drug discovery to smart factory solutions, on January10, 2025, in Las Vegas, USA. Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chery Doubles Down On Overseas Push - China

Chery Doubles Down On Overseas Push - China

This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2024 shows an AI robot working inside Chinese automaker Chery's smart factory in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. Over the past two decades, Chinese automaker Chery has expanded its presence to over 80 countries and regions worldwide. In the first half of 2024 alone, Chery sold more than 1.1 million vehicles, achieving a remarkable 48.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Photo by Zhang Duan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - A robot welds a new energy vehicle at the production workshop of the Qingdao headquarters base of Beijing Automobile Factory in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 17, 2024.

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Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - A robot welds a new energy vehicle at the production workshop of the Qingdao headquarters base of Beijing Automobile Factory in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 17, 2024.

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Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - A robot welds a new energy vehicle at the production workshop of the Qingdao headquarters base of Beijing Automobile Factory in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 17, 2024.

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Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

Beijing Automobile Factory Qingdao Headquarters Base

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - A robot welds a new energy vehicle at the production workshop of the Qingdao headquarters base of Beijing Automobile Factory in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 17, 2024.

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An Intelligent Manufacturing Company in Fuzhou

An Intelligent Manufacturing Company in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 17, 2024 - A robot welds battery pack accessories for a new energy vehicle at an automated welding workshop of an intelligent manufacturing company in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, July 17, 2024.

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Xinhua Headlines: Why global observers see Xi as a visionary leader committed to reform

Xinhua Headlines: Why global observers see Xi as a visionary leader committed to reform

(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers work at a factory of a robot company in Shanghai, east China, May 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gong Bing)

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - A robot is in production at a machinery and equipment manufacturing enterprise in Qingzhou Economic Development Zone, East China's Shandong province, June 28, 2024. On July 10, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, in June 2024, the national industrial producer prices fell by 0.8% year-on-year.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - A robot is in production at a machinery and equipment manufacturing enterprise in Qingzhou Economic Development Zone, East China's Shandong province, June 28, 2024. On July 10, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, in June 2024, the national industrial producer prices fell by 0.8% year-on-year.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - Robots rush to make auto parts at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

FUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2024 - A worker produces auto parts products at a production workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, June 24, 2024.

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From super factories to super tools, Shanghai heralds development of new quality productive forces

STORY: From super factories to super tools, Shanghai heralds development of new quality productive forces SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of sci-tech facilities in Shanghai, China STORYLINE: In the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, a new round of industrial upgrading is in progress, as the country moves to foster strategic emerging industries and technological innovation -- in other words, the "new quality productive forces." The concept of new quality productive forces has penetrated all aspects of the production process in Shanghai, making production more efficient and people's lives better. Shanghai is the first city in China to count robot density, the number of robots per 10,000 employees. By 2025, the robot density in key industries in Shanghai will reach 500 units. At a factory of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation with over 400 robots, a new car rolls off the production line roughly every

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