Core Viewpoint - Ledong Robotics Co., Ltd. has submitted its prospectus for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to leverage its leading position in the intelligent robotics market, particularly in visual perception technology [2][12]. Business Overview - Founded in 2017, Ledong Robotics is a full-stack intelligent robotics company focused on developing and selling visual perception products and solutions [2]. - The company launched its first-generation laser radar and simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm in 2018, followed by the world's first consumer-grade Mini DTOF radar [2]. Market Position - By 2024, the number of intelligent robots equipped with Ledong's visual perception technology reached 6 million, with seven out of the top ten global home service robot brands being its clients, indicating a near-monopoly in the market [2]. - In 2024, Ledong Robotics achieved revenue of 467.3 million RMB, making it the largest company globally focused on visual perception technology in intelligent robotics [5]. Financial Performance - From 2022 to 2024, Ledong's revenue grew from 233.8 million RMB to 467.3 million RMB, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 41% [5][6]. - Despite revenue growth, the company reported net losses of 73.1 million RMB, 68.5 million RMB, and 56.5 million RMB for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [6][8]. - The gross profit margin has declined from 27.3% in 2022 to 19.5% in 2024, reflecting increasing cost pressures [8][9]. Product Development - In 2024, Ledong Robotics capitalized on the global smart lawn mower market, launching and mass-producing smart lawn mowers with sales exceeding 10,000 units [4]. - The second generation of smart lawn mowers, which integrates AI algorithms, was produced in 2025, with total sales surpassing 15,000 units from January to May 2024 [4]. Revenue Composition - The majority of Ledong's revenue comes from visual perception products, which accounted for 1.04 billion RMB, 1.67 billion RMB, and 3.41 billion RMB from 2022 to 2024 [6][7]. - Revenue from smart lawn mowers was 23.27 million RMB in 2024, representing approximately 5% of total revenue, indicating a potential second growth curve for the company [7]. Leadership and Investment - The company is led by founder Zhou Wei, a successful entrepreneur with a background in technology and innovation [10]. - Ledong Robotics has attracted significant investment from notable firms such as Huaye Tiancheng and Yuanjing Capital, with key shareholders holding 39.61% of the total issued share capital [11].