Tesla(US:TSLA) Shanxi Securities·2025-05-12 08:47Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Leading the Market" with an expected growth rate exceeding the benchmark index by over 10% [8]. Core Insights - The humanoid robot industry is anticipated to enter a mass production phase in 2025, driven by increasing application scenarios and strong domestic policy support. The production plan by industry leader Tesla includes manufacturing 10,000 Optimus robots in 2025, with monthly production capacity expanding to 1,000 units, and further increasing to 10,000 units per month by 2026 and 100,000 units by 2027. This indicates a significant acceleration in industry development [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of hardware components in humanoid robots, particularly linear actuators and precision end-effectors. The adoption of linear actuators is expected to rise due to their advantages in load capacity and lifespan, with a focus on companies like Hengli Hydraulic and Best. Additionally, the report highlights the need for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes, suggesting attention to domestic grinding machine manufacturers [4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Market Performance - The mechanical sector has shown notable market performance over the past year, with specific attention to the demand for AI-driven devices and the investment opportunities in AIDC equipment [1]. Hardware Focus - Key areas of focus include: 1. The parallel use of rotary and linear actuators by leading manufacturers, with a recommendation to monitor companies like Hengli Hydraulic and Best for their potential growth [4]. 2. The development of dexterous hands as optimal end-effectors, with an expected increase in degrees of freedom in Tesla's Optimus-Gen 3 to 22, closely approaching human hand capabilities. Companies such as Zhaowei Electromechanical and Jiechang Drive are highlighted for their contributions [4]. 3. The urgent need for cost reduction and capacity expansion in components like harmonic reducers and six-dimensional torque sensors, with a focus on companies like Lide Harmonic and Donghua Testing [4].