Robots drive efficiency at Yaguang's smart warehouse

The warehouse of Guizhou Yaguang Electronic Technology Co. [Photo/WeChat account of Guiyang bureau of industry and information technology]

In the warehouse of Guizhou Yaguang Electronic Technology Co, five robots zip across 5,000 square meters, carrying and sorting goods with remarkable speed. At peak times, these machines can complete 800 outbound trips a day, processing up to three million items with an accuracy rate of 99 percent, according to Wang Zhongwei, head of the company's digital technology department.

As a national high-tech enterprise, Yaguang specializes in automotive electronics, developing and producing power devices, ICs, modules, and magnetic sensors. Last October, the company introduced an intelligent warehouse system supported by three latent robots and two bin-handling robots. The upgrade reduced picking time by 70 percent compared to manual labor, boosting both efficiency and precision.

The warehouse of Guizhou Yaguang Electronic Technology Co. [Photo/WeChat account of Guiyang bureau of industry and information technology]

"The robots never get distracted, and they know exactly where every item is," said Wang. "Some can carry up to 600 kilograms, others can reach different rack levels to maximize space. It's like having tireless colleagues who always deliver."

For employees, the shift has transformed daily tasks – from physically demanding labor to digital management at a computer screen. The gains in efficiency also allowed Yaguang to redirect more resources toward product R&D and market expansion, helping the company achieve an output value of 220 million yuan ($30.58 million) in 2024.

Looking ahead, Yaguang is investing further in automation. New production lines for press-fit assembly and K-type diodes are under construction, integrating AI quality inspection, IoT management, and advanced smart systems—steps that underline the company's push toward intelligent manufacturing and long-term competitiveness.