Nation to intensify robotics upgrade

China will step up efforts to achieve breakthroughs in crucial robotics technologies and promote the use of industrial and service robots in plants and daily lives, the country's top industry regulator said on Tuesday.

Miao Wei, minister of industry and information technology, said the global robotics sector has seen slower growth this year due to the complex international environment.

"But as an important application of the new-round of technological revolution and its integration with manufacturing, robots remain the key driver for high-quality development. The sector will also achieve fast development in the future with expanding application scenarios and quick technological improvements," Miao added.