ABB Expands Robotics Leadership in China with Three New Robot Families
Strengthening Local Innovation for China’s Smart Manufacturing
ABB launches three new robot families to accelerate China’s industrial automation growth.
These robots support sectors like electronics, consumer goods, and general industries.
All models are built at ABB’s advanced Shanghai Mega Factory.
They address a wide range of automation tasks from basic to complex.
ABB leverages 30 years of robotics experience in China for this expansion.
The new robots help drive smart manufacturing across the mid-market segment.
OmniCore powers every robot, integrating AI, sensors, cloud, and edge computing.
This platform enables rapid deployment of advanced autonomous applications.
Surging Demand in China's Mid-Market Robotics Sector
China’s mid-market robotics sector grew 24% annually between 2021 and 2024.
Analysts expect the market to grow another 8% per year through 2028.
ABB responds to this with flexible, user-friendly, and scalable robotics solutions.
“China is our largest market,” said Sami Atiya, ABB Robotics President.
He noted rising demand from SMEs and electronics manufacturers in particular.
“With these robots, we bring new value to a broader customer base,” he added.
ABB now delivers a more complete, integrated offering for diverse applications.
Introducing ABB’s Three New Robot Families
Lite+: Compact and Affordable Automation
Lite+ handles material handling and pick-and-place tasks effortlessly.
It is compact, cost-effective, and perfect for small operators.
Available across China and Asia, it integrates with IRB robots.
Lite+ simplifies automation in electronics manufacturing environments.
PoWa: Fast and Collaborative for SMEs
PoWa is a collaborative robot designed for high-speed tasks.
It reaches speeds of up to 5.8 m/s for rapid production needs.
SMEs benefit from PoWa’s no-code setup and 60-minute deployment.
It excels in machine tending, palletizing, and fast-paced applications.
IRB 1200: The New Generation of Precision
ABB’s updated IRB 1200 is 20% lighter and more compact.
It is ideal for high-speed assembly, polishing, and dispensing work.
Manufacturers save space and boost throughput using this efficient model.
This robot is now available globally across key automation markets.
AI-Powered Control Through OmniCore
All three robots use ABB’s OmniCore platform to drive performance.
OmniCore connects seamlessly with AI, sensors, cloud, and edge systems.
It supports ABB’s RobotStudio software for easy programming and simulation.
This gives users flexible, modular automation at every production scale.
ABB showcased its AI-based voice-teaching system during the launch.
The system helps PoWa robots learn tasks using “see, speak, do.”
Robots respond to verbal instructions and act with real-time precision.
This innovation blends generative and analytical AI for fast robot teaching.
ABB’s Commitment to Local Value and Innovation
ABB has operated in China since 1994 and continues to grow locally.
Henry Han, ABB China Robotics President, emphasized full local value chains.
“Over 90% of our robots for China are now made in China,” he said.
ABB continues to invest in R&D and automation to serve all business sizes.
China accounted for over 50% of all global robot installations in 2023.
ABB’s new robots and AI tools help power the country’s automation future.