Rokae Delivers 10,000th Force-Controlled Robotic Arm, Marking Scaled Adoption of Domestic Flexible Assembly

Chinese robotics firm Rokae says it has delivered its 10,000th force-controlled robotic arm, a milestone that signals domestic flexible-assembly equipment is moving from pilot projects into scaled deployment. The company positions force control as a key differentiator in tasks such as electronic-component handling and automotive-parts assembly, where robots must regulate contact force in real time rather than simply repeat position-based motions.

In those settings, force-controlled arms can support delicate insertion, fitting and surface-processing operations with greater process stability, helping manufacturers reduce dependence on dedicated fixtures and manual rework. Rokae's delivery milestone suggests that Chinese suppliers are gaining traction in a segment once dominated by imported systems, though broad adoption will depend on proven reliability, integration capability and cost performance across high-value production lines. The milestone also highlights force control's growing role in flexible manufacturing.