China’s ‘Dark Factory’: Where Robots Work Round the Clock, Not Humans

english.insurancekhabar.com · 4 days ago

China is leading in the development of 'dark factories,' which are highly automated facilities requiring minimal human intervention. Companies like Xiaomi and Foxconn are increasing automation, leading to significant job losses in regions like Kunshan. China is the world's largest market for industrial robots, with a high density of robots per worker compared to the global average. This trend is driven by rising labor costs, technological advancements, and government promotion of high-tech manufacturing, impacting production speed, accuracy, and employment.