Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology: Notice on Issuing the "Shandong Province Robot Industry Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan (2026-2028)"

Lukozi [2025] No. 165

Municipal governments, county (city, district) governments, provincial government departments, directly affiliated institutions, major enterprises, and higher education institutions:

With the approval of the provincial government, the "Shandong Province Robot Industry Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan (2026-2028)" is now issued to you. Please conscientiously implement it in accordance with the actual situation.

Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology

Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Shandong Provincial Committee

Office of the Financial Committee of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China

Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission

Shandong Provincial Department of Education

Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology

Shandong Provincial Public Security Department

Shandong Provincial Department of Finance

Shandong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security

Shandong Provincial Department of Natural Resources

Shandong Provincial Department of Transportation

Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism

Shandong Provincial Health Commission

Shandong Provincial Emergency Management Department

Shandong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation

Shandong Provincial Big Data Bureau

State Administration of Taxation Shandong Provincial Taxation Bureau

Shandong Bureau of State Administration of Mining Safety

November 2, 2025

(This document is publicly released)

Shandong Province Robot Industry Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan

(2026-2028)

In order to seize the strategic opportunity of integrating robot technology and artificial intelligence, develop new quality productivity according to local conditions, accelerate the high-quality leapfrog development of the robot industry in the province, and empower the construction of a strong province with advanced manufacturing industry, this action plan is formulated.

1、 Main objectives

Adhere to leading industrial innovation with technological innovation, concentrate on promoting strategic cutting-edge technology breakthroughs, establish and improve an independent, controllable, safe, reliable, and competitive robot industry technology system, deeply expand the application scenarios of "robot+artificial intelligence", accelerate the construction of a "creation+intelligent manufacturing" industrial ecosystem, and focus on shaping new driving forces and advantages for high-quality development. Strive to break through more than 50 basic frontiers and key core technologies in key areas such as robot core components, software systems, and complete machine manufacturing by 2028, achieve more than 10 original major scientific and technological achievements, build more than 20 national and provincial innovation platforms, add more than 30 high-level talents at or above the provincial level, create 100 benchmark application scenarios for robot empowerment in various industries, and build Shandong into a source of national robot technology innovation, a gathering place for high-end manufacturing, and a leading place for future industries.

2、 Key tasks

（1） Concentrate on implementing the "Foundation Building" action of robot core technology.

1. Accelerate the innovation of basic theories. Aiming at the fundamental theoretical research and source innovation of robots, accelerating basic research on new biomimetic mechanisms, intelligent sensing and cognitive understanding, model and data hybrid driven control, cluster intelligent collaboration, and other applications such as brain computer or electromyography high-throughput interfaces and real-time interaction, high fidelity digital physics simulation engines, and embodied intelligence driven by large models, we aim to generate original, forward-looking, and leading achievements, and form a relative advantage in robot fundamental theoretical research. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

2. Strengthen the leadership of cutting-edge technology. In response to the trend of interdisciplinary and cross disciplinary integration in the robotics industry, we will carry out research on cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent replication, brain like chips, magneto rheological memory materials, brain computer interfaces and bidirectional regulation, virtual real transfer and continuous learning, biomimetic design, micro driving and sensing, and new generation energy batteries. We will accelerate the integration of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of robotics and new generation artificial intelligence, new materials, metaverse, and new energy, explore interdisciplinary and cross disciplinary innovation models, and continuously enhance the core competitiveness of the robotics industry. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

3. Promote key technological breakthroughs. Focusing on the technical requirements of high reliability, high performance, and intelligence of robot products, we will overcome key core technologies such as the "cloud edge end" platform for robots, human-computer interaction and decision planning, multimodal perception and fusion, robot self diagnosis, generative large models, functional safety, and multi environment adaptation and full body collaborative control of humanoid robots. We will break through the technological bottlenecks that restrict the high-end development of the industry and build a solid technological foundation for the development of the robot industry. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

（2） Focus on implementing the "Renewal" action for major robot products.

1. Develop key core components. We have broken through key technologies such as high-precision and efficient control of servo motors, perception and decision-making algorithms, multi-dimensional tactile sensing, high-density energy storage and management. We have independently developed core components such as high torque density servo motors, high reliability precision reducers, roller screws, high-performance servo hydraulic cylinders, precision micro integrated joint modules, intelligent controllers, biomimetic sensors, dexterous hands, and high-efficiency powertrains, achieving high-level independent controllability of the robot industry supply chain and creating a highland for the research and production of key core components of robots. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Science and Technology)

2. Develop independent basic software. Develop algorithms for global state perception and scene understanding, real-time task planning and decision-making, multi-level collaboration and interaction, multimodal embodied intelligence, etc. Develop software for robot operating systems, modeling and simulation, low code or no code programming, knowledge graph and skill generation, typical process intelligence development platforms, etc., and create a domestically produced robot software toolchain. Promote the construction of 3-5 tool software platforms, expand industry algorithm libraries and model libraries, and build a rich, diverse, open and integrated software ecosystem. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Big Data Bureau)

3. Launch advanced whole machine products. Continuously consolidating the advantages of industrial robot products such as next-generation intelligent collaborative robots, high-speed and high-precision heavy-duty industrial robots, and heavy-duty mobile robots; Targeted development of special robots for emergency rescue, smart agriculture, geological exploration, deep space, deep earth, and deep-sea operations; Accelerate the development of service robots such as elderly care service robots, rehabilitation robots, exoskeleton robots, minimally invasive surgical robots, etc., promote the iteration and renewal of robot machines and related products, and enhance their intelligence towards new directions. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Department of Public Security, Provincial Department of Natural Resources, Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Provincial Health Commission, Provincial Emergency Department)

4. Accelerate the development of humanoid robots. By leveraging the advantages of key component resources in Shandong, focusing on specialized drivers, sensors, and high-precision joint modules for humanoid robots, breaking through key technologies for high-precision sensing such as vision, hearing, force, and inertial navigation, as well as high real-time, high reliability, and high intelligence dedicated operating systems, deploying a number of technological breakthroughs and industrialization projects, and accelerating the formation of autonomous and controllable embodied intelligent core software and hardware products. Create basic universal machine products, build a universal machine platform for humanoid robots, and significantly improve the overall performance of humanoid robot products. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Science and Technology)

（3） Focus on implementing the action of "expanding" the application of robot scenarios.

1. Deep application in industrial production. Targeting key industrial production areas such as 3C, automotive, home appliances, and marine engineering, we will promote the deep application of robots in typical industrial production scenarios and cultivate the construction of a number of high-energy intelligent factories. Include robot application scenarios with advanced technology, innovative models, and application effectiveness in the promotion scope of the "Gongfu Baijing" digital transformation unveiling project, and provide a maximum reward of 2 million yuan according to regulations. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

2. Key promotion in the field of people's livelihood. Intensify the promotion and application of robots in public transportation, cultural tourism, healthcare and other livelihood fields, explore the integration of specific industry vertical large-scale models and datasets, and enhance service experience. Develop and promote elderly care service robots, medical robots, rehabilitation robots, etc., to improve the quality of life of the people. Encourage the integration of robots with cultural education, art and entertainment industries, and incorporate robot elements into museums, art galleries, art galleries, tourist attractions and other places at all levels throughout the province. (The Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Transportation, Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and Provincial Health Commission are responsible for their respective roles and responsibilities.)

3. Innovative practices in special environments. Facing extreme conditions such as deep space, deep earth, and deep sea, as well as special environments such as dangerous scene operations and emergency rescue, we will enhance the robot's stereo vision, remote real-time warning, indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation and positioning, multi-dimensional information perception and situation analysis, reliable target positioning and tracking, underwater recognition and detection functions, improve the robot's body protection and autonomous operation capabilities, and strive to create robot solutions for special application scenarios and extreme environments such as nuclear power, mining, civil explosives, social security, emergency rescue, and underwater. (The Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Department of Public Security, Provincial Emergency Department, and Shandong Bureau of the State Administration of Mining Safety are responsible for their respective duties.)

4. Intelligent empowerment in the field of agriculture. Focusing on the development direction of modern facility agriculture, precision agriculture, etc., we will accelerate the research and promotion of robots in agricultural fields such as picking, inspection, and precision feeding, and build smart agricultural application scenarios such as farmland, orchards, facilities, and breeding. Promote the deep integration of intelligent agricultural machinery with the Internet of Things and big data technology, build a smart agricultural management system, and achieve intelligent monitoring and management of the entire agricultural production process. (The Provincial Department of Science and Technology and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs are responsible for their respective roles and responsibilities.)

（4） Focus on implementing the "quality improvement" action for the development of the robotics industry.

1. Enhance the level of enterprise development. Promote cross disciplinary cooperation among enterprises in the fields of robotics, big data, new materials, and artificial intelligence, and enhance the software hardware collaborative adaptation capabilities of robotics enterprises. Targeting talent oriented and start-up enterprises in the field of robotics, targeted activities such as scenario application and production sales docking will be held to help integrate into the industrial and supply chains of large enterprises. Support enterprises to make good use of equipment purchase subsidies, technical renovation special loans, and equity investment policies, give full play to the role of "computing power coupons" and "innovation coupons", strengthen the development momentum of enterprises, and enhance their development level. Encourage robot companies to increase their research and development investment, and provide up to 5 million yuan in annual subsidies to eligible enterprises. (Leading units: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Finance, Provincial Big Data Bureau)

2. Build a matrix of technology enterprises. Focusing on key links in the robot industry chain, we will focus on introducing a group of top domestic backbone enterprises; Cultivate a group of technology and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, specialized and innovative enterprises, manufacturing "single champion" enterprises, and high-tech enterprises with core hard technology in a hierarchical manner, optimize and strengthen a group of leading enterprises with great development potential and strong technological strength, and carefully cultivate a group of leading enterprises with ecological leadership and global competitiveness. (Leading units: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

3. Promote the development of industrial agglomeration. Guide resources and innovative elements to gather in regions with good industrial foundations and great development potential, and accelerate the construction of robot industry development highlands such as Jinan, Qingdao, Zibo, and Jining. Based on the industrial foundations and comparative advantages of various regions, we will lay out and construct robot industrial parks with complementary advantages and distinctive features, promote the upstream and downstream coordination of the industrial chain, and accelerate the development of industrial clusters. Support eligible industrial clusters to be included in strategic emerging industry clusters. (Leading units: Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology)

3、 Organizational advancement

（1） Strengthen the construction of innovation platforms. Support universities, research institutes, and enterprises with conditions to establish provincial key laboratories, technology innovation centers, industry innovation centers, manufacturing innovation centers, and other innovation platforms in the field of robotics. For innovation platforms newly upgraded to national level without national funding requirements, a funding support of 10 million yuan will be provided according to regulations. Optimize the layout of a batch of public service platforms for robot concept validation, pilot testing bases, inspection and testing, training fields, etc., and encourage enterprises to strive for the establishment of national robot product quality inspection and testing centers. Layout and construction of future industrial technology parks; Support the construction of future industrial acceleration parks and provide up to 6 million yuan in funding support according to regulations. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Provincial Department of Finance, Provincial Market Supervision Bureau)

（2） Intensify efforts to attract and cultivate talents. Relying on high-level universities outside the province in Shandong and other carriers, introduce first-class disciplines and majors in the field of robotics; Strengthen education and training in robotics related majors, and cultivate a group of interdisciplinary and composite talents with international perspectives and innovative abilities. Support robot companies to deeply participate in the provincial joint training program for engineering master's and doctoral students and the construction of the Excellent Engineering College, and increase efforts to cultivate outstanding engineering and technical talents. Optimize the implementation mechanism of "one case, one discussion" for introducing top talents, deepen the Mount Taishan industrial leading talent project, and support the introduction of urgently needed talents in key robot enterprises and platforms. Promote new models of talent attraction and sharing such as "university recruitment and school enterprise sharing", and encourage talents from universities and research institutes to play a role in enterprises. (The Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, the Department of Education, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Industry and Information Technology, and the Department of Human Resources and Social Security are responsible for their respective duties.)

（3） Deepen the guarantee of innovative elements. Support universities, research institutes, and enterprises to participate in major national science and technology projects; Include robots in the key support scope of scientific and technological research and development, rely on provincial science and technology plans, and implement about 50 innovative projects every year. Strengthen the development of robot standards, data security, and privacy protection, and standardize behaviors such as robot data collection, storage, use, and sharing. Make good use of financial products such as "Luke Loan", "Luke Dan", "Luke Bao", "Luke Investment", and "Luke Rong" to promote the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. Give full play to the resource aggregation role of Shandong Science and Technology Market, regularly carry out robot achievement roadshows, and promote precise matching of supply and demand. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Provincial Market Supervision Bureau, Provincial Big Data Bureau)

（4） Strengthen organization and promote implementation. Relevant departments and units shall work together according to their respective responsibilities to promote breakthroughs in robot technology, product development, scene applications, and industrial growth. Utilize industry funds, angel investments, and venture capital funds to guide social capital to increase investment in robots. Implement tax incentives for robot companies to invest in basic research, additional deduction of R&D expenses, and income tax for high-tech enterprises. Build various robot communication and cooperation platforms, and carry out communication and cooperation through multiple channels and levels. Strengthen dynamic tracking, schedule progress in a timely manner, and ensure the implementation and effectiveness of action plans. (Leading unit: Provincial Department of Science and Technology, responsible units: Provincial Party Committee Financial Office, Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Provincial Department of Finance, Provincial Taxation Bureau)