理想TOP2·2026-02-05 08:25Core Viewpoint - The company envisions the ultimate form of a car as a robot, not just a faster or smarter transportation tool, and has been progressively working towards this goal over the past decade [1]. Group 1: Development Timeline - In October 2018, the company launched the Li ONE, introducing sensory capabilities with microphones, radars, and cameras [1]. - In May 2021, the self-developed perception system was integrated into the 2021 Li ONE model [1]. - In October 2021, the project for a self-developed operating system was initiated [2]. - In June 2022, the Li L9 was released, featuring the first mass production of the self-developed central domain controller XCU [2]. - In November 2022, the project for self-developed chips was initiated [3]. - In March 2023, the project for a self-developed large model was initiated [4]. - In December 2023, the self-developed large model MindGPT was launched with OTA 5.0 [5]. - In April 2024, the Li L6 was released, marking the first mass production of the self-developed operating system Star Ring OS [6]. - In October 2024, the first end-to-end AD large model was delivered [7]. - In March 2025, the Star Ring OS was open-sourced [8]. - In August 2025, the VLA driver large model was integrated into the Li i8 [9]. Group 2: Future Vision - The upcoming Li L9 is positioned as a smart entity, equipped with a complete technology stack that transforms the car from a passive tool into an active partner [9]. - The company emphasizes that embodied intelligence must be integrated into a good car to create real value for users, dedicating 70% of its focus on automotive development [9]. - The company is preparing for its second decade in 2026, with the new Li L9 being a pioneering product in the realm of embodied intelligent robots [9].