The global commercial robot market is experiencing rapid growth, with an annual increase of 20% to 30%. This expansion is enhancing operational efficiency for businesses, reducing labor and management costs, and driving innovation in traditional service industries. As a result, more companies are accelerating their adoption of commercial robots, which are now being deployed in diverse environments such as retail, restaurants, hotels, and finance. Here, we take a closer look at the top 10 most promising companies in the Chinese commercial robotics sector.
NO.1 Flags Technology (Sambo Robot)
Founded in 2006, Flags Technology has been a pioneer in China’s commercial robotics industry. It introduced the concept of platform robots in the country and currently offers products like the Sanbao Elf and Sanbao Kongang series. These robots have been successfully implemented in sectors such as retail, customs, education, healthcare, and courts. At the 2017 World Robotics Conference, the company unveiled its first three advanced robots, featuring intelligent voice systems, vision technology, human-like arms, and high-speed navigation. The company also launched the “Robot + 100 Business†strategy to foster innovation through a developer ecosystem.
NO.2 Cobos (Wang Bao Robot)
Cobos was established in 1998 and began developing commercial robots in 2013. From 2015 to 2017, it released three generations of the Wangbao robot. The third generation incorporated significant innovations in motion platforms, AI applications, and system architecture, enabling unique industrial uses. These robots are widely used in banking, insurance, retail, and judicial fields, performing tasks such as customer service, data management, and reception.
NO.3 Ubisoft (Cruzr)
Ubisoft, founded in 2012, launched its first commercial service robot, Cruzr, in early 2017. Cruzr features full-armed mobility, omnidirectional movement, multi-modal interaction, and advanced navigation systems. It is used in transportation, retail, exhibitions, and more, offering personalized services. In 2016, the company raised $100 million in Series B funding, achieving a valuation over $1 billion. It aimed for sales of 1.5 billion yuan in 2017, with thousands of units already ordered.
NO.4 ROOBO (Jelly & Farnese)
ROOBO, established in 2014, focuses on products like Jelly and Farnese. Jelly targets banks, hospitals, and restaurants, while Farnese provides services in airports, malls, and exhibition centers. The company uses an open ROS.AI system to offer complete solutions. In 2017, ROOBO raised 350 million RMB, led by Seven Seas Capital, and welcomed Tencent's former CTO as chairman.
NO.5 Cloud Trace Technology (Run & Yunfan)
Founded in 2014, Cloud Trace Technology develops robots like Run, Water Drops, and Yunfan. Run is used in hotels, serving major international and domestic hotel chains. Yunfan is applied in government offices, banks, and luxury stores. The company secured A-round funding from HKUST and HNA, and became an Intel OEM partner in 2017.
NO.6 Kang Liyou Blue (Youyou U05)
Kang Liyou Blue, established in 2006, released the U05 robot in 2015. It features multi-modal image recognition, Chinese speech recognition, semantic understanding, and autonomous awareness. U05 is used in museums, shopping malls, and financial institutions. In June 2017, the company started mass production of the U05 U-series.
NO.7 Ke Luther (Wow Europe)
Founded in 2015 as a subsidiary of Haier, Kluder Robots released "Wow Europe" in 2015 and "Wow Europe II" in 2017. These robots can switch functions based on the environment and allow secondary development. In May 2017, the company launched the "Wow European Brain," combining language, data processing, and machine perception. It raised 60 million RMB in financing, reaching a valuation of 420 million RMB.
NO.8 Evolved (Little Fat)
EVOLUTION Robots, founded in 2015, launched the chubby robot in 2016. The company focuses on cognitive navigation and emotional operating systems. It aims to build a full "robot body + application solution" ecosystem. In 2017, it raised 80 million RMB in A+ funding, totaling over 200 million RMB in three rounds, with a valuation exceeding 1 billion RMB.
NO.9 Amy (AMY)
Hangzhou Amy Robot, established in 2015, developed the M1 robot for banks, hospitals, and care centers. It features intelligent interaction and autonomous navigation. In March 2017, Amy raised 15 million RMB in Series A funding, focusing on marketing and sales expansion.
NO.10 YOGO (YOGO Robot)
Founded in 2015, YOGO offers hotel service robots and PIZZABOT dining robots. These robots use self-developed algorithms to adapt to various scenarios without changing the environment. They can navigate elevators, communicate with guests, and work together. In November 2016, YOGO received tens of millions in Pre-A funding from IDG.
This list, compiled by the China Artificial Intelligence Robotics Industry Alliance (CAIA), highlights the most promising companies in the commercial robotics space. It aims to raise industry awareness, encourage growth, and support the development of China’s commercial robot market.
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How does TFT work?
TFT is the abbreviation of "Thin Film Transistor", generally refers to thin film liquid crystal displays, but actually refers to thin film transistors (matrix)-can "actively" control each independent pixel on the screen, which is The origin of the so-called active matrix TFT (active matrix TFT). So how exactly is the image produced? The basic principle is very simple: the Display Screen is composed of many pixels that can emit light of any color, and the purpose can be achieved by controlling each pixel to display the corresponding color. In TFT LCD, backlight technology is generally used. In order to accurately control the color and brightness of each pixel, it is necessary to install a shutter-like switch after each pixel. When the "blinds" are opened, light can pass through, and " When the shutters are closed, light cannot pass through. Of course, technically, it is not as simple as the one just mentioned. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) utilizes the characteristics of liquid crystals (liquid when heated, and crystallized into solid when cooled). Generally, liquid crystals have three forms:
Smectic liquid crystal similar to clay
Nematic liquid crystal resembling a fine matchstick
Cholestic liquid crystal
The liquid crystal display uses filaments, and when the external environment changes, its molecular structure will also change, and thus have different physical properties-it can achieve the purpose of letting light through or blocking light-which is just like the blinds just now.
Everyone knows the three primary colors, so each pixel on the display screen needs three similar basic components described above to control the three colors of red, green, and blue respectively.
The most commonly used one is twisted nematic TFT LCD (Twisted Nematic TFT LCD). Existing technologies vary greatly, and we will cover them in detail in the second part of this article.
There are grooves on the upper and lower layers. The grooves on the upper layer are arranged longitudinally and the grooves on the lower layer are arranged horizontally. When no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal in its natural state, the light emitted from the light emitting layer of the twisted nematic TFT Display working principle diagram of Figure 2a will be twisted by 90 degrees after passing through the interlayer, so that it can pass through the lower layer smoothly.
When a voltage is applied between the two layers, an electric field is generated. At this time, the liquid crystals are aligned vertically, so the light will not be twisted-the result is that the light cannot pass through the lower layer.
(2) TFT pixel structure: The color filter is divided into red, green, and blue according to the color, which are arranged on the glass substrate to form a group (dot pitch) corresponding to a pixel. Each monochromatic filter is called It is a sub-pixel. In other words, if a TFT display supports a maximum resolution of 1280×1024, then at least 1280×3×1024 sub-pixels and transistors are required. For a 15-inch TFT display (1024×768), then a pixel is about 0.0188 inches (equivalent to 0.30mm), for an 18.1-inch TFT display (1280×1024), it is 0.011 inches (equivalent to 0.28mm) .
As we all know, pixels are decisive for the display. The smaller each pixel is, the larger the maximum resolution that the display can achieve. However, due to the limitation of the physical characteristics of the transistor, the size of each pixel of the TFT at this stage is basically 0.0117 inches (0.297mm), so for a 15-inch display, the maximum resolution is only 1280×1024.
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