From making robots to taking them global

A Ningbo factory tells a story that goes beyond the usual fears that "robots are taking our jobs".

At the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp offered a simple answer: industrial change needn't mean replacing workers.

Factory workers can find new roles as industries evolve. By combining European manufacturing expertise with Chinese software and talent, and adding AI, the company hopes to take its robots global.