Youdao Dictionary Pen Unveils at CES 2025, Showcasing Cutting-Edge AI Innovations and Applications in Education

Company Overview - Youdao is a leading intelligent learning company in China, showcasing its AI-equipped smart device, the Youdao Dictionary Pen X7 series, at CES 2025 [1] - The company focuses on using technology to provide educational content, applications, and solutions for learners of all ages [16] Product Highlights - The Youdao Dictionary Pen X7 series features proprietary applications, including Hi Echo and Mr P AI Tutor, based on the 'Zi Yue' educational large language model [2] - The X7 series provides offline translation capabilities through an edge-side large language model, enhancing the accuracy and fluency of language learning [12] - The dictionary pen also offers AI intelligent learning features such as AI essay refinement [13] - The Youdao Dictionary Pen X7 quickly became the best-selling product in the thousand-yuan price range, surpassing 30,000 units sold [14] Technological Innovation - Youdao launched China's first educational large language model, 'Zi Yue', in 2023, which has been integrated into all of its software and hardware products [4] - The company has developed the industry's first edge large language model, applied to the X7 series of dictionary pens, achieving translation results comparable to online NMT [11][12] - Youdao is exploring the application of smaller models on the edge for specific scenarios, enhancing precision and user experience [8][10] Market Performance - Youdao's AI subscription service has achieved rapid growth for seven consecutive quarters [7] - During the 2024 Nov 11th Shopping Festival in China, the Youdao Dictionary Pen X7 Pro topped several industry rankings on major e-commerce platforms, marking the fifth consecutive year of leading sales in its category [14] Strategic Focus - Youdao is actively promoting the application of the 'Zi Yue' educational large language model in various scenarios, conducting a comprehensive AI upgrade of its business products [7] - The company will continue to increase investment in the research and development of edge model applications, focusing on AI + education to provide learners with a better learning experience [15] Industry Collaboration - Youdao participated in the Microsoft Greater China offline event at CES 2025, engaging in discussions on AI innovation and the globalization of consumer electronics in China [3]