Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that AI investment and application will accelerate the development of the robotics sector, with hardware companies likely to benefit from the rapid growth of AI [1][2] - The focus on humanoid robots has shifted from "can it be built" and "can it move" to "can it be used," indicating a need for advancements in both large and small models for practical applications [1] - Major overseas tech companies are significantly increasing their AI investments, with projected cumulative spending reaching $364 billion by 2025, which is higher than the previous estimate of $325 billion [2] Group 2 - Domestic tech companies are building embodied intelligence open platforms, such as Tencent's Robotics X lab and Foton's Tairos platform, which will enhance the capabilities of robots through modular integration [3] - The development of AI infrastructure will not only support AI advancements but also drive the evolution of humanoid robots, addressing issues like data quality and generalization in existing models [2] - The combination of AI application upgrades and open platform data integration is expected to accelerate the intelligent application of robotic hardware [3]
东方证券:国内机器人应用有望加速 硬件本体公司有望更加受益