Core Viewpoint - The robotics industry has rebounded strongly due to multiple catalysts such as capital operations (IPOs, backdoor listings), significant order placements, and policy support, shifting market focus towards industry implementation and value exploration within the supply chain [1][4]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - On July 18, Yushu Technology entered the IPO guidance phase, while the Shanghai Stock Exchange updated the IPO progress of Jiekai Robotics to "under inquiry" [1]. - Major domestic robotics companies like Yushu Technology, Zhiyuan Robotics, and UBTECH received significant orders, indicating that domestic humanoid robots are accelerating breakthroughs from technology development to product implementation [1][5]. - The robotics index (884126.WI) rose over 3% last week, reaching a new high since March, with companies like Shangwei New Materials (688585.SH) experiencing a notable increase of 148.84% [1][4]. Group 2: Institutional Interest - Over ten institutional investors conducted research on listed companies within the robotics supply chain, focusing on the value, scale, and market demand changes across various segments such as manufacturing equipment and transmission systems [2][9]. - The research has expanded beyond core components to include the entire supply chain, highlighting the growing interest in the value and market dynamics of the robotics sector [9][10]. Group 3: Recent Developments - The robotics sector has seen a resurgence in trading activity, with the robotics index increasing by 3.1%, marking the highest level since March 27 [4]. - Significant orders were placed, including a 124 million yuan order for humanoid robots from China Mobile, with Zhiyuan New Creation and Yushu Technology winning portions of the contract [5][6]. - UBTECH secured the largest procurement order for humanoid robots, amounting to 90.51 million yuan, indicating strong demand in the market [6]. Group 4: Industry Trends - The robotics sector has transitioned from a phase of speculative trading to one focused on validating product implementation and technological advancements [8]. - As the humanoid robotics industry progresses in technology breakthroughs and application scenarios, institutional investors are increasingly interested in the entire supply chain, including components like grinding tools and robot cables [10][11]. - The value distribution within the supply chain shows that leading humanoid robot manufacturers are positioned at the high end of the value chain, while contract manufacturers benefit from standardized production and quality control [11].

Group 1 - The robot industry experienced a strong rebound due to multiple catalysts such as capital operations (IPO, backdoor listings), significant order placements, and policy support, shifting market focus towards industry implementation and value extraction from the supply chain [1][2] - The robot index rose over 3% last week, reaching a new high since late March, with notable stocks like Upwind New Materials achieving a 148.84% increase, marking eight consecutive trading days of gains [1][2] - Major domestic robot companies, including Yushu Technology and ZhiYuan Robotics, secured important orders, indicating accelerated breakthroughs in domestic humanoid robots from technology development to product implementation [1][3] Group 2 - The acquisition of ZhiYuan Robotics and other events have reignited interest in the robot sector, with the robot index increasing by 3.1%, the highest since March 27 [2] - Upwind New Materials is set to have its shares controlled by ZhiYuan HengYue Technology after a significant share acquisition, pending approval from the shareholders' meeting [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the promotion of humanoid robots and other innovative industries during a recent press conference, indicating a strategic focus on future sectors [2] Group 3 - Yushu Technology and ZhiYuan New Creation won a procurement order from China Mobile for humanoid robots worth 124 million yuan, showcasing the growing market for humanoid robots [3] - UBTECH secured the largest procurement order in the global humanoid robot sector, amounting to 90.51 million yuan, further highlighting the competitive landscape [3] Group 4 - The robot sector has transitioned from a phase of exuberance to a more stable trading environment, with a significant reduction in trading volume and a 20%-30% correction in previously high-performing stocks [4] - Institutional investors are now focusing on the value, scale, and market demand changes across various segments of the robot supply chain, indicating a shift towards more grounded investment strategies [5] Group 5 - Companies involved in high-precision grinding tools and robot cables are gaining attention, with firms like Huachen Equipment and Wanma Co. highlighting their capabilities in producing components essential for humanoid robots [6] - The competitive advantage in robot cables is attributed to long-term R&D efforts and established manufacturing processes, although the current revenue contribution from these products remains relatively small [6] - The distribution of value within the humanoid robot supply chain shows that leading manufacturers capture high-end value through core algorithms and brand barriers, while contract manufacturers benefit from standardized production models [6]