
Core Viewpoint - The report from Zheshang Securities highlights the promising prospects of unmanned vehicles (Robo-X) across various applications, particularly in closed and specialized scenarios such as warehousing, mining, and military use, driven by technological advancements and supportive policies [1][3]. Group 1: Unmanned Vehicle Applications - Unmanned vehicles (Robo-X) have significant potential in multiple scenarios, including passenger transport (Robotaxi), material handling (unmanned forklifts), sanitation (Robosweeper), mining (unmanned mining trucks), military (unmanned combat platforms), and agriculture (unmanned tractors) [2][3]. - The commercial viability of unmanned logistics vehicles (Robovan) is paving the way for broader applications of unmanned vehicles in various sectors [2]. Group 2: Industry Outlook - The essence of unmanned vehicles (Robo-X) lies in the application of autonomous driving technology in specific scenarios, with advancements in algorithms, LiDAR, and domain control chips facilitating faster commercialization [3]. - Three key conditions for the rapid deployment of unmanned vehicles are identified: successful technology implementation, policy support, and sound commercial logic [3]. Group 3: Unmanned Forklift Market Potential - The global market for automated warehousing solutions is projected to exceed 2 trillion RMB, with unmanned forklifts playing a crucial role in enhancing warehouse efficiency and reducing costs [4]. - Traditional warehousing faces challenges such as low space utilization (with rental and operational costs accounting for 8%-12% of total costs) and inefficient labor practices, which unmanned forklifts can address by creating intelligent warehousing systems [4]. - The global market for automated warehousing solutions is expected to grow from approximately 471.1 billion RMB in 2024 to 804 billion RMB by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2020 to 2024 and 11.3% from 2024 to 2029 [4]. Group 4: AMR Solutions Growth - The global market for Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions is anticipated to reach approximately 38.7 billion RMB in 2024, with a CAGR of 30.6% from 2020 to 2024, and is projected to grow to 162.1 billion RMB by 2029, with a CAGR of 33.1% from 2024 to 2029 [5]. - The penetration rate of AMR solutions in the overall automated warehousing sector is expected to increase from 4.4% in 2020 to 20.2% by 2029 [5]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include Hangcha Group (leading domestic forklift manufacturer), Zhongli Group (global electric forklift leader), Anhui Heli (state-owned forklift leader), SANY Heavy Industry (leading Chinese construction machinery company), XCMG (emerging global construction machinery leader), Shantui (bulldozer manufacturer), Taotao Vehicle (North American leisure vehicle leader), YTO Group (large tractor leader), Beifang Group (Chinese mining vehicle leader), and Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group (military equipment leader) [6]. - Companies to watch include Zhongyou Technology and Noli Shares [7].