Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the humanoid robot industry [7]. Core Insights - The humanoid robot concept index increased by 4.57% from July 13 to July 18, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.48 percentage points. Year-to-date, the humanoid robot index has risen by 44.57%, surpassing the CSI 300 index by 38.34 percentage points [2][13]. - Key companies in the humanoid robot sector are receiving significant capital support, with notable investments and IPO preparations indicating a robust growth trajectory [4][5]. Weekly Market Review - From July 13 to July 18, 2025, the humanoid robot concept index rose by 4.57%, while the year-to-date performance shows a 44.57% increase compared to the CSI 300 index [2][13]. - Among A-share humanoid robot stocks, Zhongdali De had the highest weekly increase at +30.62%, while Haosen Intelligent saw the largest decline at -11.73% [19]. Weekly Hotspot Review Policy Developments - Guangdong Province is accelerating the development of the embodied robot industry, focusing on future industries such as biomanufacturing and quantum technology [3][22]. - Shanghai's government has approved the "Moli Ju Shen" action plan to establish a highland for embodied intelligence industry development [3][22]. Product and Technology Iteration - UBTECH's Walker S2 has introduced a world-first autonomous battery swap system, enabling 24/7 operation [3][24]. - The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center launched the first one-stop public service platform for embodied intelligence in China [3][24]. Investment and Financing - Zhiyuan Robotics completed a strategic financing round supported by Charoen Pokphand Group, enhancing its market reach [4][25]. - Blue Dot Touch Technology announced nearly 100 million RMB in Series B financing to accelerate humanoid robot industrialization [4][25]. - Yushu Technology has initiated IPO counseling, with its controlling shareholder holding approximately 35% of the company [5][27]. Key Company Announcements - New Era plans to launch a general controller for embodied intelligence in 2025 and collaborate with Haier on smart manufacturing solutions [4][28]. - Bertley intends to invest 198 million RMB in a partnership focused on high-growth unlisted companies in the humanoid robot sector [4][29]. - Chipsea Technology is exploring applications in robotic electronic skin and six-dimensional force sensors [4][29].