Shenzhen Unveils Plan for China’s First Robot-Friendly Demonstration Zone

Published: 13 Dec 2025

Shenzhen has released a framework plan proposing the construction of China’s first robot-friendly demonstration zone, according to Shenzhen Fabu, the city’s official government WeChat account.

The announcement was made during the 2025 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area artificial intelligence and Robotics Industry Conference held in Guangzhou.

What Is a Robot-Friendly Demonstration Zone?

Local authorities define the proposed zone as an urban area designed to support the real-world testing and deployment of embodied intelligent robots.

Focus: Integration of robots into public urban environments
Scope: From closed testing environments to open street-level scenarios
Location: Shenzhen Embodied Intelligence Demonstration Area

Guangdong Embodied Intelligence Training Ground Framework

At the conference, officials introduced the Guangdong Embodied Intelligence Training Ground “1+1+N” framework.

One main training ground in Shenzhen
One core support platform
Multiple specialized training facilities across cities and sectors

Authorities stated that the training ground will enable robots to operate in real-life settings after completing closed-environment tests.

Role in Humanoid Robot Industry Development

Industry experts cited in the report described the training ground as infrastructure supporting humanoid robot commercialization.

Application sectors:
- Intelligent manufacturing
- Public services
Function:
- Enterprise collaboration
- Scenario-based robot training

Market Data and Industry Scale

Public data referenced in the report show:

5,700 humanoid robots were involved in transactions in the first 10 months of 2025
Installations projected to approach 10,000 units by year-end

According to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily:

Guangdong produced over 40% of China’s industrial robots
Service robot output accounted for about 80% of the national total

Policy and Capital Support

In March, Guangdong released a policy package supporting AI and robotics development.

Up to 50 million yuan in funding for national-level innovation centers
Measures targeting core technologies and application scenarios

Securities Times reported that UBTECH Robotics secured contracts worth 90.51 million yuan and 250 million yuan in 2025.

Expert View

Pan Helin of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s expert committee told the Global Times that China is using its domestic market to strengthen supply chains and accelerate robot deployment.

Sources:
Shenzhen Fabu (深圳发布) – Official Government Account

Xinhua News Agency

Globa Times