On October 14, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Changzhou production base of Shanghai Future Partner Robot Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Future Partner") took place in the Wujin National High-Tech Zone Innovation Industry Park. The event was attended by high-level officials including the Secretary of the Changzhou Municipal Committee, the Mayor, and the Deputy Mayor, along with Wujin District leaders. Renowned experts in artificial intelligence and robotics also joined, such as Professor Huang Xinhan, Standing Director of the Chinese Society for Artificial Intelligence and Director of the Intelligent Robots Professional Committee. Mr. Wang Fu, Executive Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education’s Next Generation Working Committee, President of the China Education Equipment Industry Association, and Director of the Ministry of Education's Education Equipment Research and Development Center, were also present. Representatives from investment firms like Cointreau Capital, Oriental Citi Securities, and October Capital were there, as well as Future Partner’s Chairman and Chief Scientist, Dr. Weimin Min, and CEO Fei Xufeng.
The ceremony marked a major milestone, as it signified the completion of the largest robot production base in China. This development signals that educational robots are entering a new phase of rapid growth. During the event, Future Partner’s CEO Fei Xufeng outlined the features of the Changzhou production base and its importance to the broader industry. He emphasized that the facility not only supports the company’s expansion through enhanced capacity but also lays the foundation for strategic planning in 2018.
For over two decades, Future Partner has been dedicated to the field of educational robotics, driven by the vision of contributing to the Chinese Renaissance. Today, it stands as the world’s largest educational robot company and the highest-valued non-listed robotics firm in China. The company currently offers nine series of educational robots, including building blocks, modular systems, flying robots, mobile units, and humanoid models. In the coming year, it plans to launch revolutionary partner robot products, with the goal of becoming the world’s largest robotics company by 2020.
Changzhou city officials and academic representatives praised the establishment of the production base, calling it a significant milestone in the development of China’s robotics industry. They expressed confidence in the future of educational robotics and the potential for further innovation.
Beyond just expanding manufacturing capabilities, the Changzhou base will serve as a hub for educational robot parks, robot education colleges, and robotics research institutes. The long-term vision is to create a robotics industrial park with a production value of 10 billion yuan. This ambitious project reflects the strong commitment of Future Partner and the Changzhou government to advancing robotics in education, supported by key partners and investors.
During the event, Future Partner signed multiple cooperation agreements with the Changzhou government and investment companies. These included agreements on continued robot collaboration, regional partnerships, and the establishment of a robotics research institute. Guests also toured the new factory and exhibition hall, gaining a firsthand look at Future Partner’s latest robotic innovations.
As the era of artificial intelligence unfolds, the value of educational robots is becoming increasingly evident. As a platform for developing children’s problem-solving skills and technological literacy, the market for educational robots is rapidly expanding. It is projected that the global educational robotics market will exceed 300 billion yuan by 2025. With this promising outlook, Chinese robotics companies are demonstrating strong momentum. As a leader in both robotics and educational robotics, Future Partner remains committed to its mission: “Everyone has a robot partner.†The company aims to become the strongest robotics enterprise in the world.
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