Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-30 07:29Group 1 - The conference "Smart Future - Nanny Robot Conference" focused on the development paths of the smart elderly care and smart home industries, highlighting the increasing demand for family care solutions due to aging population and digital transformation [1] - Haier Group's CEO emphasized that nanny robots, which can address household chores, care, and emotional needs, are set to become more ubiquitous than cars as essential household infrastructure [1] - The aging population in China has surpassed 20%, leading to a surge in family care demands, while advancements in AI technology enable machines to understand human intentions and perform complex tasks [1] Group 2 - Haier has already initiated its layout in the family service robot sector, establishing Haier Brothers Robot Technology (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. in January, focusing on AI software development and robot sales [2] - The company announced a strategic investment in Shanghai New Times (002527) to enhance its industrial robot portfolio, implementing a "platform + robot" strategy [2] - The CEO outlined a comprehensive ecosystem for family service robots, involving a large model in the cloud, smart agents at home, and AI terminals on the ground to enhance service quality [2] Group 3 - The evolution of family service robots is expected to progress through three stages: a mechanical stage in the next 1-2 years, a tool interaction stage in 3-5 years, and a long-term physical intelligence stage [3] - The mechanical stage will focus on physical tasks like cleaning and organizing, while the tool interaction stage will enable robots to use human tools for tasks like washing dishes and laundry [3] - The final stage will involve robots achieving safe physical interactions, such as hugging and supporting, which would grant them a status akin to family members [3]