At a press conference held by the Guangdong Provincial People’s GovernmentInformation Office in Guangzhou, details of the “SEVEral Policy Measures toPromote the Innovative Development of the Artificial Intelligence and RoboticsIndustry in Guangdong Province” were unveiled. In 2024, Guangdong’s coreartificial intelligence industry has reached a scale of over 220 billion yuan,firmly taking the lead nationwide.
As of 2024, Guangdong Province is home to more than 1,500 core artificialintelligence enterprises. The number of national specialized and new “smallgiant” enterprises in the province ranks first in the country. Moreover, theproduction of industrial robots in Guangdong has witnessed remarkable growth.From 44,700 units in 2019, it soared to 246,800 units in 2024. Since 2020, theproduction of industrial robots has remained at the national leading level forfive consecutive years, and a complete humanoid robot industry chain covering“brain – five senses – limbs” has been initially established.
To further boost the development of this industry, the Guangdong ProvincialGovernment has formulated a series of supportive policies. Focusing on theneeds of enterprises, these policies prioritize the supply of caPital, talent,and land resources. A total of 12 specific measures have been proposed,including supporting core technological breakthroughs, cultivating high-quality enterprises, creating application Scenarios, cultivating andattracting talent, and promoting the construction of a standard system. Thesemeasures aim to accelerate the construction of a global highland for theartificial intelligence and robotics industry, driving continuous innovationand development in the sector.