Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-09-24 03:17Industry Overview - The humanoid robot industry is experiencing a surge in activity, with numerous domestic and international players entering the market, including major companies like Huawei, ByteDance, BYD, Xiaomi, and Ant Group in China, as well as Tesla and Figure AI abroad. This indicates a phase of "a hundred flowers bloom, a hundred schools of thought contend" in the industry [1][8] - The emergence of AI companies like DeepSeek is driving the development of general-purpose robotic models, facilitating the realization of embodied intelligence in humanoid robots [1][8] Company Developments - Tuosda has launched its first wheeled humanoid robot, "Xiao Tuo," which features a four-stewart wheel design and supports 360-degree omnidirectional movement, leveraging the company's expertise in high-end servo technology [2] - Zhiyuan Robotics has successfully demonstrated its Lingxi X2 humanoid robot performing the complex "Webster flip," showcasing advanced motion control and dynamic balance capabilities [3] - Modulus Technology has completed a Pre-A round financing of tens of millions, which will be used to expand production lines and enhance delivery capabilities across various sectors, including robotics and smart vehicles [3] - Figure has raised over $1 billion in its Series C funding round, achieving a valuation of $39 billion, with participation from notable investors such as Nvidia and Qualcomm Ventures. This funding is crucial for expanding their AI platform and manufacturing scale [4][5] - Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has set a target of delivering 1 million humanoid robots, which is part of a new compensation plan potentially worth nearly $1 trillion [5] - Luxiao Technology has partnered with Kepler Robotics to develop AI-enabled household service robots, aiming to sell at least 1 million units in Europe and the U.S. over the next three years [6] Collaborative Efforts - Figure is collaborating with Brookfield to develop a humanoid robot dataset, which will involve collecting human video data across Brookfield's extensive real estate portfolio. This data will be used to train Figure's proprietary Helix model [7] Investment Recommendations - The humanoid robot industry is expected to see significant commercial applications, with a focus on domestic component manufacturers benefiting from this trend. Key companies to watch include: - Assemblies: Sanhua Intelligent Control, Top Group - Reducers: Shuanghuan Transmission, Zhongdali De - Motors: Mingzhi Electric - Companies in the Seris Robot supply chain: Yongmaotai, Longsheng Technology - Companies in the Huawei robot supply chain: Tuosda, Zhaowei Electromechanical, Zhongjian Technology, Hechuan Technology, Aifute [8][9]