AI boosts manufacturing in China's Chongqing

At the Eighth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Chongqing, a dual-arm robot from Chongqing Huashu Robotics Co., Ltd. showcased its ability to assemble laptop components with high precision, highlighting the city’s shift toward AI-driven manufacturing. The fair, running from May 21 to 25, attracted 1,400 enterprises from 50 countries, emphasizing themes of smart manufacturing and digital transformation. AI is enhancing productivity and safety in Chongqing’s industries by automating repetitive tasks. Engineers like Cheng Yuan noted that intelligent algorithms reduce errors in manufacturing, while companies like New Generation (Chongqing) Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. have developed AI-powered transportation vehicles for autonomous navigation in hazardous environments. In the steel sector, CISDI Information Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. uses AI platforms with deep-learning algorithms to monitor high-temperature processes, replacing manual labor in extreme conditions. AI engineer Pang Shuyang stated that flame recognition and raw material screening now achieve over 99% accuracy, eliminating the need for workers to observe 1,500°C flames directly. Chongqing’s Seres Super Factory exemplifies this transformation, with 1,600 intelligent terminals and 3,000 robots achieving full automation in new energy vehicle production. AI-based visual inspection systems enable rapid quality checks, ensuring consistency in welding and painting processes. According to Yang Fan, Chongqing’s core AI industry grew by 23.6% in 2025, driven by local talent, data integration, and collaborative ecosystems. Experts like Zhang Chengqi, chair professor of AI at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, emphasized that successful AI adoption requires real-world applications, computing power, and open innovation networks. Chongqing’s diverse manufacturing sectors provide ideal conditions for scaling these technologies across China’s industrial landscape.