激光雷达巨头赴港上市潮涌 竞逐“智驾+机器人”双赛道

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing a surge in listings from leading companies in the LiDAR industry, indicating a high level of industry vitality and maturity [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends - Major LiDAR companies such as Hesai Technology, RoboSense, and TuSimple are going public in Hong Kong, reflecting the industry's high growth potential and maturity [2]. - The revenue of Hesai Technology is projected to grow from 1.203 billion yuan in 2022 to 2.077 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 30% [2]. - RoboSense's revenue is expected to rise from 530 million yuan to 1.649 billion yuan, while TuSimple's revenue is forecasted to increase from 66 million USD to 160 million USD, with respective CAGRs of over 70% and 50% [2]. Group 2: Technology and Cost Reduction - The average price of ADAS LiDAR is expected to drop from 20,000 yuan per unit in 2020 to around 2,500 yuan by 2024, indicating a significant reduction in costs [4][5]. - The introduction of new technologies and the shift towards solid-state LiDAR have contributed to a decrease in costs, size, and power consumption, while improving product yield [5][6]. - Companies are increasingly adopting chip integration, allowing multiple components of LiDAR systems to be consolidated into 2 to 3 chips, enhancing performance and reducing costs [6]. Group 3: Growth Opportunities - The robotics sector is emerging as a "second growth curve" for LiDAR applications, with significant year-on-year growth in deliveries [7][8]. - Hesai Technology delivered 98,300 LiDAR units for robotics in the first half of the year, a 692.9% increase, while RoboSense delivered 46,300 units, a 420.2% increase [7]. - The market for lawn-mowing robots is gaining traction, with significant agreements for LiDAR supply between companies like Hesai Technology and its partners [9]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The demand for LiDAR in humanoid robots is expected to grow, presenting new commercial opportunities for leading companies [11]. - Companies are actively pursuing strategies to integrate AI with robotics, enhancing their product offerings and market presence [11].