China’s Robot Parts Dominance Makes Global Manufacturing Near Impossible

China’s electric‑vehicle sector has spurred rapid growth in robot component production. Domestic firms are now supplying parts for industrial robots at unprecedented volumes. The output scale far exceeds that of most overseas manufacturers. Prices for Chinese‑made robot parts are markedly lower than competitors’. These cost and volume advantages give China a decisive edge in the market. Companies outside China find it difficult to source comparable components. The disparity forces many robot makers to rely on Chinese suppliers. Analysts say the gap could persist unless other nations boost their own capacity.