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| SIASUN | |
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| General information | |
| Full name | SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., Ltd. |
| Stock code | SZSE: 300024 |
| Founded | April 30, 2000 |
| Founder | Qu Daokui (President and CEO) |
| Headquarters | Hunnan District, Shenyang, China |
| Industry | Robotics, Industrial automation |
| Products | Industrial robots, cobots, AGVs, AMRs, humanoid robots |
| Revenue | CNY 4.14 billion (2024) |
| Employees | 4,513 |
| Parent | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Website | en.siasun.com |
SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 300024) is one of China's largest robotics manufacturers and a publicly listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Founded on April 30, 2000 by Qu Daokui as a spin-off from the Shenyang Institute of Automation (SIA) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), SIASUN develops and manufactures industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and humanoid robots. The company reported revenue of CNY 4.14 billion for the full year 2024 and serves over 3,000 enterprises across 32 countries.[1][2][3]
SIASUN's product portfolio spans the full spectrum of industrial robotics, from articulated and SCARA robot arms to advanced collaborative robots sold under the DUCO brand, mobile logistics platforms, and the Songxing bipedal humanoid robot. The company operates China's largest robotic industrial base and has been a key institution in the country's push to build a domestic robotics industry independent of foreign suppliers.[1][4]
SIASUN traces its lineage to the Shenyang Institute of Automation (SIA), a research institution established in 1958 under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. SIA had been a pioneer in Chinese robotics since the 1980s, developing early robot prototypes and laying the groundwork for what would become a major industrial sector. In 2000, Qu Daokui, a professor affiliated with CAS, founded SIASUN as a commercial spin-off to bring the institute's robotics research to market.[1][2]
Qu Daokui serves as the founder and president of SIASUN and concurrently holds several influential positions in the Chinese robotics establishment, including deputy director of the National Engineering Research Center of Robotics, head of the National Robotics Standardization General Working Group of China, chair of the China Robot Industry Innovation Alliance, and president of the China Robot Industry Alliance. He also serves as a Ph.D. advisor at CAS.[5]
SIASUN is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the ticker 300024 (part of the ChiNext board for growth enterprises). The public listing provided the company with capital to expand its manufacturing operations and invest in new product development across multiple robotics categories.[2]
Through the 2000s and 2010s, SIASUN expanded from its Shenyang base to become a national robotics champion. Between 2013 and 2016, the company registered approximately 140 inventions per year, reflecting a strong commitment to intellectual property development. In 2017, SIASUN became the first China-based member of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), a United States-based trade group, marking a significant step in its international engagement.[2]
The company's clients include major global automotive manufacturers such as BMW, Nissan, Ford, General Motors, and SanDisk. SIASUN has furnished industrial modernization services to over 3,000 global enterprises, with products shipped to 32 countries and regions.[2]
In 2017, SIASUN opened China's largest robotic industrial base in Shenyang, consolidating its manufacturing, research, and testing operations into a single large-scale facility. This base serves as the primary production center for the company's full range of industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots.[4]
In 2019, SIASUN began constructing a manufacturing facility in Thailand to support the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative, marking the company's first overseas manufacturing operation. The company has also announced plans for international research and development centers in Europe, North America, and Japan.[2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, SIASUN donated 21 robots and 10 electric adjustable beds to hospitals in Shenyang, with 7 robots directed to the Red Cross. The robots were used to reduce human contact in medical settings, demonstrating the practical value of mobile robotics in healthcare emergencies.[2]
For the full year 2024, SIASUN reported revenue of CNY 4.14 billion (approximately $575 million). However, the company recorded a net loss of approximately CNY 194 million for the period. The latest twelve months revenue figure stands at CNY 3.93 billion. Despite the net loss, the revenue figure makes SIASUN one of the highest-revenue robotics companies in China.[3][6]
SIASUN's product portfolio covers the major categories of industrial and service robotics.
SIASUN manufactures a range of industrial robot arms, including articulated robots and SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) models. Key industrial robot models include the SR6C, SR10C, SR360A, and SR4C series. These robots are deployed in applications including welding, assembly, material handling, painting, and palletizing across automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing sectors.[2][7]
The company's industrial robots incorporate emerging technologies including 5G connectivity, object avoidance, facial recognition, and human-computer interaction capabilities.[2]
DUCO is SIASUN's collaborative robot (cobot) brand, officially established in Shanghai in 2014. The name stands for "DO UNIQUE COBOT," reflecting the brand's mission to create differentiated value in the collaborative robotics market. DUCO's technology heritage traces directly to SIASUN's parent robotics platform.[8]
DUCO has established several industry firsts in the Chinese cobot market:
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| First 7-axis cobot in China | Seven degrees of freedom for enhanced workspace flexibility |
| First dual-arm cobot in China | Coordinated dual-arm manipulation |
| First 25 kg payload cobot in China | Large-load collaborative handling |
| First 2 m arm-span cobot in China | Extended reach for large workpiece applications |
| First mobile cobot in China | Cobot mounted on mobile base for flexible deployment |
The DUCO GCR series is the primary cobot product line, featuring 6-axis collaborative robot arms designed for safe human-robot collaboration. The series spans payload capacities from 3 kg to 30 kg.
| Model | Payload | Reach | Key applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCR3-618 | 3 kg | 618 mm | Light assembly, testing |
| GCR5-910 | 5 kg | 910 mm | Assembly, inspection |
| GCR7-910 | 7 kg | 910 mm | Machine tending, assembly |
| GCR10-1300 | 10 kg | 1,300 mm | Palletizing, welding |
| GCR12-1300 | 12 kg | 1,300 mm | Material handling |
| GCR16-960 | 16 kg | 960 mm | Compact heavy-duty tasks |
| GCR16-2000 | 16 kg | 2,000 mm | Extended-reach operations |
| GCR20-1400 | 20 kg | 1,400 mm | Industrial handling |
| GCR25-1800 | 25 kg | 1,800 mm | Heavy palletizing |
| GCR30-1100 | 30 kg | 1,100 mm | Maximum payload applications |
GCR cobots use servo-controlled joints with force-limiting and collision-detection features. Programs can be taught via pendant or hand-guiding. Safety functions include protective stop and Stop Categories 0, 1, and 2. The GCR series holds TUV SUD functional safety certification, being the first cobot to achieve IEC 61508 certification. Applications include assembly, welding, gluing, polishing, painting, palletizing, machine tending, and quality inspection.[8][9]
SIASUN produces automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for intralogistics and material transport applications. These platforms handle tasks such as automated warehouse transport, production line feeding, and cross-facility material movement. The mobile robot division operates partially through the subsidiary Shenyang Siasun Robot Automation Co., Ltd.[7][10]
The Songxing (松星) is SIASUN's bipedal humanoid robot, unveiled at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing. The robot features an advanced bionic structure with a self-developed underlying control system and top-level intelligent system.[11]
Key characteristics of the Songxing include:
The Songxing represents SIASUN's entry into the rapidly growing humanoid robot market, leveraging the company's decades of industrial robotics experience in actuator design, motion control, and manufacturing at scale.[11]
Beyond standard industrial and service robots, SIASUN develops specialized robotics platforms for specific applications, including vacuum robots for semiconductor manufacturing, laser-based equipment for precision manufacturing, and automated assembly machines.[2]
SIASUN maintains a strong focus on research and development, registering approximately 140 inventions per year during the 2013-2016 period. The company's technology spans several domains:
The National Engineering Research Center of Robotics, of which Qu Daokui is deputy director, provides SIASUN with access to national-level research infrastructure and talent.[2][5]
SIASUN's products are deployed in 32 countries and regions, serving over 3,000 enterprises globally. Major international clients include BMW, Nissan, Ford, General Motors, and SanDisk. The company operates its primary manufacturing base in Shenyang, with additional facilities planned or under construction in Thailand, and future R&D centers planned for Europe, North America, and Japan.[2]
In 2017, SIASUN became the first Chinese company to join the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) in the United States, signaling its intent to compete in the global robotics market alongside established players such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa.[2]