Industry Overview - The demand for LiDAR technology in the robotics sector has surged, leading to a significant increase in orders for LiDAR companies this year [1] - The domestic sales revenue for LiDAR in China has nearly doubled compared to last year [1] - By 2025, the Chinese LiDAR market is projected to reach a scale of 24.07 billion yuan, increasing to 43.18 billion yuan by 2026 [1] - The shift in automotive manufacturers' focus from "high-level autonomous driving" to "safety assurance" has positioned LiDAR as a key promotional product for car brands [1] - The robotics market is providing new growth opportunities for the LiDAR industry, leading to a "golden period" of simultaneous growth in volume and price [1] Company Highlights - Hesai Technology (禾赛-W, 02525) is the largest global supplier of LiDAR, recently signing a contract worth over 40 million USD with a leading US Robotaxi company, with delivery planned by the end of 2026 [2] - RoboSense (速腾聚创, 02498) announced that its LiDAR products will be integrated with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, indicating strong long-term market potential and competitive advantage in the automotive sector [2] - Analysts are optimistic about RoboSense's growth potential driven by its comprehensive technology layout and ongoing customer expansion [2]