Western Securities·2026-01-11 10:52Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [5][9] Core Insights - The report highlights Midea's acquisition of Carestream Health's global business, which is expected to create synergies with Midea's existing medical business in terms of channels and equipment resources [5][6] - The consumer robotics sector is advancing towards embodied intelligence, with a notable decline in domestic supply chain substitution expected [2][4] - The report emphasizes the performance of major brands in the vacuum cleaner market, noting a significant sales decline for some brands while others, like Roborock, have shown growth [2][3] Summary by Sections White Goods - Midea's acquisition of Carestream Medical's global business is expected to enhance its existing medical operations through effective resource synergy [5][6] Consumer Robotics - December sales data shows a year-on-year decline of 29% for the overall market, with leading brands like Ecovacs and Roborock experiencing varying sales changes [2] - New product launches at CES include Roborock's G-Rover, which is the world's first stair-climbing vacuum robot, and Ecovacs' T90 pro omni, which features upgraded roller lengths and new pre-spray functions [3] Laser Technology in Robotics - Hesai Technology announced that it will lead the market in 3D LiDAR shipments for lawn mowing robots by 2025, showcasing its new models at CES 2026 [4] - The integration of digital all-solid-state LiDAR in new lawn mowing robots was highlighted by Ninebot and other companies [4] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on white goods, particularly Haier, Midea, and Gree, due to their strong market positions and potential benefits from the current economic environment [7] - It also suggests selecting consumer technology stocks like Ecovacs and others, while keeping an eye on companies like TCL Electronics for overseas growth opportunities [7]