晚报 | 8月28日主题前瞻

Robotics - Nvidia has launched a new computing platform, Jetson Thor, designed for physical AI and robotics developers, which includes the Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and the Jetson T5000 production module [1] - The platform aims to reduce reliance on cloud services by enabling multiple generative AI models to run simultaneously on edge devices [1] - The Chinese government has issued guidelines to promote the integration of AI across various sectors, targeting a penetration rate of over 90% for new intelligent terminals and entities by 2030, which is expected to support the development of embodied intelligent robots [1] Rare Earth - Northern Rare Earth reported a significant increase in half-year performance, with revenue reaching 18.866 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 45.24%, and net profit soaring by 1951.52% to 931 million yuan [2] - Prices for major rare earth products have risen by over 100,000 yuan per ton since August, driven by strong demand in the domestic permanent magnet industry [2] - The Chinese government has implemented total control measures for rare earth mining and processing, which is expected to further boost prices and profits in the sector [2] Quantum Computing - Beijing Boson Quantum Technology has established China's first large-scale dedicated optical quantum computer manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, expected to produce dozens of optical quantum computers annually [3] - The quantum computing industry is transitioning from laboratory research to commercial applications, with significant growth anticipated between 2025 and 2030, potentially reaching a market size of hundreds of billions of dollars [3] - China's "14th Five-Year Plan" prioritizes quantum technology, indicating potential breakthroughs in quantum communication and optical quantum computing [3] Satellite Internet - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued guidelines to promote the development of the satellite communication industry, including direct satellite connections for mobile devices and the establishment of satellite internet systems [4] - The satellite communication market in China is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of over 20% [4] - The integration of satellite communication with 5G and IoT is expected to reshape the global communication landscape, supported by government policies and funding [4] Digital Publishing - The digital publishing industry in China is projected to reach a record revenue of 1.748536 trillion yuan in 2024, marking an 8.07% increase from the previous year [5] - Key growth areas include digitalization of books and periodicals, as well as significant revenue increases in online gaming, online education, and web comics [5] - Technological innovations such as AI, blockchain, and VR/AR are driving the industry's evolution, with China positioned to become a leader in the global digital publishing market [5] Gallium Nitride (GaN) - Huawei and Shandong University have achieved a breakthrough in high-voltage power electronic devices by developing a 1200V vertical GaN-on-Si MOSFET, which offers a cost-effective solution for kilovolt-level power electronic systems [6][7] - This innovation is expected to accelerate the adoption of GaN devices in sectors such as electric vehicles, photovoltaic energy storage, and 5G communication [6][7] - The global GaN device market is projected to reach $6 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.2% [7]