China's GAC to kick off humanoid robot mass production in 2027

State-owned automaker to set up demonstration zone this year to clarify uses

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GAC Group sees GoMate robots being used in such fields as security and after-sales auto services. (GAC Group)

SHIZUKA TANABE

GUANGZHOU -- Chinese state-owned automaker GAC Group said it will set up a humanoid robot demonstration zone this year, aiming to begin mass production of the machinesĀ in 2027.

Zhang Aimin, head of GAC's robotics research and development team, revealed the plans Wednesday at a press conference on the robot industry in Guangdong Province. The demonstration zone will be located in the city of Guangzhou. The size of investment was not disclosed.

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