全球Physical AI第一股来了！51WORLD（06651.HK）登陆港交所，18C赛道解锁万亿新蓝海

Core Viewpoint - The successful listing of 51WORLD on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange marks a significant milestone for the Physical AI sector, indicating strong capital market recognition and breaking the recent stagnation in the Hong Kong IPO market [2][3]. Group 1: 18C Track and Industry Value - The 18C special technology listing rules introduced by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange aim to provide financing channels for unprofitable but technologically advanced hard tech companies [4]. - As of December 30, 2025, the 18C channel has processed applications from 32 companies, with 8 successfully listed, including 5 new listings in 2025, highlighting the growing cluster of AI, robotics, and advanced hardware companies [5]. - 51WORLD's entry into the 18C track introduces a unique Physical AI gene, filling a gap in the market and potentially reshaping valuation logic for hard tech companies [5]. Group 2: Physical AI Strategy and Technology - 51WORLD aims to be the foundational infrastructure provider for the Physical AI era, evolving through three key stages: rebuilding the world with digital twins, simulating the world with simulation technology, and executing AI in the physical world [7][8]. - The company has developed a comprehensive technical system that includes three core capabilities: data fuel, spatial intelligent models, and training platforms, making it one of the few companies globally with these capabilities [9][10][11]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Market Potential - From 2022 to 2024, 51WORLD's revenue is projected to grow from 170 million to 287 million yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.02%, and a significant increase of 62% in the first half of 2025 [13]. - The company has demonstrated its technology's applicability across various sectors, including smart driving and energy, indicating the vast commercial value of Physical AI, with a potential market size of 40-70 billion USD annually [14]. - The global robotics market is expected to exceed 400 billion USD by 2029, with Physical AI being a core infrastructure supporting this growth [14]. Group 4: Collaboration and Future Growth - 51WORLD's collaboration with domestic GPU leader Moore Threads aims to establish a dual-driven system of computing power and simulation, essential for the large-scale implementation of Physical AI [15][16]. - The partnership has already led to significant advancements in smart driving applications, supporting over 20 leading manufacturers in algorithm validation [16]. - Future growth will focus on the embodied intelligence sector, with projections indicating a market size of 19.525 billion yuan in 2025, potentially becoming a new growth engine for the company [18].