Already a major manufacturer of electronics, China is preparing to bolster its presence in robotics with the help of government support and investments.

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will develop a “robotics technology roadmap” as part of new government plans, the state-controlled Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

The country’s goal is to establish a robotics industry that can grab over 45 percent of the high-end market by 2020, the report said. It was not clear if the ministry was referring to the domestic or global market.

The ministry plans more financial support and new policies to help improve standards and robotics development.

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