A factory run by Xinbao Robot Technology in Hai'an, Nantong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Hai'an in Jiangsu province is stepping up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence with manufacturing, as the city works to foster new drivers of industrial growth.

On Feb 27, Hai'an hosted a matchmaking event, bringing together business leaders and technology experts to discuss industry needs, technological solutions, and potential partnerships. During the event, the city introduced more than 30 demonstration cases of AI applications across manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics.

The Hai'an Robot and Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park has attracted over 30 companies involved in robot manufacturing, core components, and system integration.

Hai'an Robot and Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Turin Smart Robot in Hai'an has become one of the few domestically owned manufacturers capable of independently designing and manufacturing complete industrial robots.

Its product portfolio includes several series, such as SCARA robots and collaborative robots.

In 2025, Turin Smart Robot shipped more than 7,000 units, with its products widely used in industries such as metallurgy, automotive, and 3C electronics.

Zhou Junjie, the company's deputy general manager, said the firm is using AI algorithms to optimize robot path planning, quality control, and fault prediction, helping manufacturers lower costs while increasing efficiency and product quality.

Local research institutes are also playing a key role. The Haian-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Intelligent Equipment Research Institute and other academic institutions are working closely with local companies on technological advances in areas such as machine vision, robot control, and big data collection.

To date, more than 100 cooperation agreements have been signed, accelerating the transition of technological innovations from laboratories into real-world production lines.