Chinas Service Robot Industry Outlook for 2025 Released: How Should Intelligent Material Handling Robot Companies Capitalize on the Trend?

Recently, the China Business Industry Research Institute released the “2025 China Service Robot Industry Development Prospects Forecast Research Report,” providing a detailed analysis of the market size, development trends, and future opportunities within China's service robot industry.

As a technology enterprise with over 10 years of deep expertise in smart factory solutions, Yuanzi Intelligence has consistently monitored developments in the service robotics sector. The company maintains continuous innovation in areas such as AGV transport robots and intelligent warehousing systems, committed to providing clients with end-to-end services spanning demand consultation, solution design, and production implementation.

So, what is the market size and development outlook for the service robotics industry? How can intelligent material handling robot companies seize opportunities and capitalize on the momentum?

Market Size of the Service Robotics Industry

According to the “Analysis of Development Prospects and Investment Strategy Planning for China's Service Robot Industry from 2025 to 2030” released by China Business Industry Research Institute, China's service robot market reached approximately 60 billion yuan in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.41% over the past five years. Analysts from China Business Industry Research Institute predict that the market size will reach 73.8 billion yuan in 2024 and 85 billion yuan in 2025.

Figure: Source: China Commercial Industry Research Institute

Yuanzi Intelligence believes the rapid growth of the service robot market stems primarily from two factors:

Expanding Application Scenarios

Service robots are increasingly penetrating sectors beyond traditional industrial manufacturing and warehousing logistics, including healthcare, retail, and food service.

Strengthened Policy Support

Recent national policies such as the “14th Five-Year Plan for Robot Industry Development” and the “14th Five-Year Plan for Intelligent Manufacturing Development” have accelerated the industry's shift toward intelligent and high-end applications.

Development Prospects and Trends in the Service Robot Industry

According to the China Business Industry Research Institute's “Analysis of Development Prospects and Investment Strategy Planning for China's Service Robot Industry (2025-2030),” the industry's growth primarily follows three trends: policy support driving development, advancements in artificial intelligence technology propelling progress, and the vast potential of service robot application scenarios.

Figure: Source: China Commercial Industry Research Institute

Xiao Yuan believes that China's service robot industry is experiencing robust growth, primarily driven by three key factors:

First, policy incentives continue to intensify, with the government introducing multiple supportive measures to promote the deep integration of robots in essential sectors like elderly care and healthcare.

Second, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have endowed robots with more intelligent interaction and decision-making capabilities, significantly enhancing their service value.

Third, application scenarios are rapidly expanding, penetrating sectors from industrial AGVs and warehousing logistics to medical care and commercial services. The “Robotics+” trend is reshaping service models across industries.

How can intelligent material handling robot companies capitalize on this momentum?

Facing these industry opportunities, Yuanzi Intelligence, drawing from its practical experience, suggests companies focus on three key areas:

Deepening Specialized Scenarios to Deliver Customized Solutions

Different industries exhibit distinct demands for material handling robots. For instance, automotive manufacturing requires high-load AGVs, while the 3C electronics sector prioritizes flexibility and precision. Yuanzi Intelligence has already provided industry-specific solutions for multiple clients. Moving forward, Yuanzi will further specialize in niche scenarios to offer customized intelligent material handling solutions for more enterprises.

Strengthen technological R&D

Continuously innovate in navigation algorithms, scheduling systems, and energy management. For instance, Yuanzi Intelligent's multi-robot coordination platform can simultaneously control hundreds of AGVs, dynamically optimize task allocation, reduce congestion and wait times, enabling centralized management and boosting production efficiency.

Building a Full Lifecycle Service System

Offering one-stop services from preliminary consultation and solution design to post-sales operation and maintenance. Yuanzi Intelligent's digital twin platform enables real-time equipment status monitoring and predictive maintenance, helping clients reduce downtime risks and providing comprehensive lifecycle services.