Group 1 - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) opened in Beijing, showcasing 28 outstanding Shenzhen enterprises, including Steady Medical, UBTECH, and Dazhong Laser, highlighting Shenzhen's core position in the global supply chain [1][2] - The expo attracted 651 companies from 75 countries and regions, with over 65% being Fortune Global 500 and industry-leading firms, emphasizing the event's international significance [1] - Compared to previous editions, this year's Shenzhen exhibitors shifted from "comprehensive participation" to "precise focus," emphasizing hard technology and green transformation, with an increase in national-level specialized "little giant" enterprises [1] Group 2 - UBTECH showcased its commercial humanoid robot Walker C, which is the world's first full-size running humanoid robot, demonstrating over 500 performances [2] - Shenzhen is positioned as a key node in the global supply chain, leveraging its geographical advantages, policy support, and technological innovation to connect domestic and international markets [2] - Several Shenzhen companies, including Better Battery, Steady Medical, and BGI Group, will unveil their latest technological and product innovations during the expo, reflecting Shenzhen's role in global supply chain collaborative innovation [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [6] Core Viewpoints - The humanoid robot market is experiencing a surge in orders, marking the beginning of commercialization, with significant demand reported from various companies [2][11] - The year 2025 is seen as the inaugural year for humanoid robot mass production, with a focus on key technologies that hold competitive advantages [42] - Major tech giants, led by Tesla, are accelerating the deployment of humanoid robots, with companies like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple making significant advancements in their AI and robotics capabilities [3][24][38] Summary by Sections Humanoid Robot Order Surge - Companies like Yushu Technology and Songyan Power have reported substantial order volumes, with Yushu's projects nearing the total for 2024 within the first five months of 2025 [2][13] - Songyan Power's N2 robot orders have surpassed 2000 units, while Leju Robotics has seen a 200% year-on-year increase in orders for Q1 2025 [2][15] - The primary application areas for humanoid robots include factory production and research education, with expansion into sectors like telecommunications and power [19][22] Global Tech Giants Accelerating Industry Deployment - Tesla has established a comprehensive AI system that integrates models, data, algorithms, and computing power, leading the humanoid robot sector [3][23] - Huawei is developing a robust AI ecosystem, collaborating with companies like UBTECH to enhance humanoid robot capabilities [24][26] - Xiaomi and XPeng are leveraging their automotive technology to enter the humanoid robot market, with plans for significant production in the coming years [32][34] Focus on Key Technologies - The report emphasizes the importance of common key technologies such as operating systems, actuators, motors, reducers, lead screws, and sensors for the humanoid robot industry [42] - Companies like Dongtu Technology and Zhenyu Technology are highlighted as beneficiaries in the operating system and assembly sectors, respectively [44] Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include Dongtu Technology for operating systems, Zhenyu Technology for assemblies, and various companies for lead screws, reducers, motors, sensors, and equipment [44]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report highlights the commercialization progress of humanoid robots driven by technological upgrades and product iterations, exemplified by the launch of exoskeleton robots in the Taishan scenic area and the signing of a small-scale humanoid robot procurement contract by UBTECH [1][3][4] Group 2 - The Taishan scenic area has introduced exoskeleton robots for visitors, allowing them to rent the device for 80 yuan for three hours, which assists in walking and monitors health conditions, featuring emergency call and tour guide functions [3] - The exoskeleton robot weighs 1.2 kg, made of carbon fiber, can withstand a pulling force of 200 kg, and has an 8-hour battery life, saving users 30% to 50% of their physical effort [3] - UBTECH has signed a global first small-scale procurement contract for humanoid robots, involving the Walker S1 and Walker C models, aimed at applications in automotive manufacturing and commercial reception [3] - The contract signifies a substantial step towards the commercialization of humanoid robots in industrial manufacturing scenarios [3] - Apple has restructured its robotics team, moving it under the hardware engineering division, which may enhance the integration of hardware and software in robot development [4]

Group 1 - Huawei and Ubtech signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement focusing on embodied intelligence and humanoid robots, aiming to innovate in product technology development, application scenarios, and industrial systems [2] - The collaboration will leverage Huawei's technological capabilities in Ascend, Kunpeng, Huawei Cloud, and large models, combined with Ubtech's full-stack humanoid robot technology to enhance efficiency and scalability in industrial and household applications [2] - The partnership includes the establishment of an embodied intelligence innovation center and the development of a "humanoid robot + smart factory" demonstration project [2] Group 2 - Ubtech has signed a procurement contract for large-scale humanoid robots, marking the first small-batch humanoid robot procurement contract globally, which will be used in automotive manufacturing and commercial reception [3] - This contract signifies a solid step towards the commercialization of embodied intelligent robots in industrial manufacturing scenarios, particularly in automotive factories [3] - The Shenzhen Robotics Industry Development White Paper projects the total output value of Shenzhen's robot industry to reach 201.2 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.58% [3] Group 3 - Huawei is actively participating in the humanoid robot sector, having previously showcased the Pangu large model 5.0 and the Leju Kuafu humanoid robot, highlighting their potential in various applications [4] - Huawei's investment platform, Hubble Technology, has invested in companies focused on embodied intelligent robots and industrial software, expanding its strategic footprint in AI and high-end manufacturing [4] Group 4 - CITIC Securities predicts that 2025 will be the year of mass production for embodied intelligent robots, marking a significant integration of AI and robotics, which is expected to drive a new industrial revolution [5] - The development of embodied intelligent robots represents a critical point in technology and commercialization, serving as a core driver for global manufacturing upgrades and social governance changes [5] - Huawei's extensive technical expertise and market resources position it to enhance the product technology and market reach of robot companies, accelerating their development and commercialization processes [5]

Core Viewpoint - Huawei and UBTECH Technology have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to innovate in the fields of embodied intelligence and humanoid robots, focusing on product technology development, application scenarios, and industrial systems [1][2]. Group 1: Cooperation Agreement - The partnership aims to leverage Huawei's technological capabilities, including Ascend, Kunpeng, Huawei Cloud, and large models, alongside UBTECH's full-stack humanoid robot technology to enhance efficiency and implementation in industrial and household scenarios [1]. - Huawei will support UBTECH in building an embodied intelligence innovation center and develop a "humanoid robot + smart factory" joint demonstration plan [1]. Group 2: Market Developments - UBTECH has signed a procurement contract for large-scale biped humanoid robots, marking the first global small-batch humanoid robot procurement contract, which will be used in automotive manufacturing and commercial reception [2]. - The implementation of this contract signifies a solid step towards the commercialization of embodied intelligent robots in industrial manufacturing scenarios [2]. Group 3: Industry Insights - According to CITIC Securities, 2025 is expected to be the year of mass production for embodied intelligent robots, indicating a deep integration of AI and robotics, which will drive a new industrial revolution [4]. - The development of embodied intelligent robots is seen as a core driver for global manufacturing upgrades and social governance changes, with Huawei positioned as a leading technology company to enhance product technology and market channels for these robots [4].

Market Performance - The Guosen humanoid robot index increased by 3.21% during the week (April 28 - May 2), outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.64 percentage points and the Shanghai Composite Index by 3.7 percentage points, with a year-to-date increase of 16.5% [1][4] - Notable stock performances include: - Top Group up 1.83% - Sanhua Intelligent Control up 5.3% - Zhongding Seiko up 7.66% - Silver Wheel up 2.75% - Xiangxin Technology up 12.17% - S-Ling up 13.24% - Precision Forging Technology up 11.65% [1][4][7] Industry Dynamics - Chery delivered 220 humanoid robots globally for the first time, with Zhongding Seiko as a core component supplier [8] - Yushu's humanoid robot G1 completed a 13.2 km run in 118 minutes, showcasing its stability and endurance [9] - UBTECH signed a small batch humanoid robot procurement contract, marking a significant step in the humanoid robot industry [10] - Lingchu Intelligent released the Psi R1 model, enhancing autonomous decision-making capabilities in robots [11] - UPS is in discussions with Figure AI to deploy humanoid robots for specific tasks [12] - Digital Huaxia launched the world's first dual-mode humanoid robot, capable of switching between operational modes [13] - Strategic partnerships were formed between Magic Atom, Tianqi Automation, and the Wuxi government for humanoid robot applications [14] Government News - President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for Shanghai to become a global technology innovation hub during his visit [18] - The Shanghai Embodied Intelligence Fund was officially registered with a target size of 1 billion RMB [20] - Guangdong Province issued measures to stimulate market vitality and modernize the industrial system, focusing on key sectors including AI and robotics [21] - Guangxi announced the first batch of 16 "AI +" open scenarios for 2025, promoting the integration of AI with the economy [22] Financing Dynamics - Yinshi Robotics completed nearly 100 million RMB in B3 round financing [24] - IndustrialNext secured several million dollars in A round financing [25] - Minsheng Equity Fund led an investment in Faao Robotics [26] - Hangwei Intelligent received Pre-A round financing [27] - Jianzhih Robotics completed several million dollars in B1 round financing [28] - Beimi Sensor announced several million in B+ round financing [29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the automotive industry is "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The penetration of pure electric vehicles in the U.S. is accelerating, with the market share of pure electric light vehicles rising to 7.2% as of February, up from 6.1% a year ago [3][4] - President Trump signed an executive order to alleviate the impact of automotive tariffs, allowing car manufacturers to apply for a tariff deduction of up to 3.75% on vehicle value for parts imported, which will decrease to 2.5% after one year and be eliminated the following year [3][7] - The first national standard for vehicle-mounted lidar has been released, with the market size expected to surge to 6.263 billion yuan [11][12] - In the first three months of 2025, Chinese automotive sales in Europe increased by 78% year-on-year, reaching 148,096 units, with market share rising from 2.5% to 4.5% [10] Summary by Sections Industry News - The U.S. electric vehicle market is seeing a significant increase in registrations, with a 14% year-on-year growth in February [3] - Huawei launched a smart driving safety initiative supported by executives from 11 automotive brands [3][7] - Leap Motor is providing an electric vehicle platform to Hongqi, with production expected to start in the second half of 2026 [3][8] - BYD's "Shenzhen" ship set sail for Brazil carrying over 7,000 electric vehicles [9] - Xiaomi's YU7 model has introduced a new version with a range of 835 kilometers [9] Market Performance - The A-share automotive sector outperformed the broader market, with a weekly increase of 0.67% [13] - The passenger vehicle sector saw significant gains, with companies like Leap Motor and Xiaomi leading the charge [15] - The commercial vehicle sector also showed positive performance, with notable increases in stocks like Noli and Foton [19] - The automotive parts sector experienced a rise, with Jin Qilin and Redick leading the gains [20] Financial Highlights - Seres Group submitted an IPO application in Hong Kong, reporting a revenue of 145.176 billion yuan in 2024, a 305.04% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 5.946 billion yuan [10] - The gross margin for new energy vehicles reached 26.21%, with R&D investment increasing by 58.9% to 7.053 billion yuan in 2024 [10]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the automotive industry is "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The penetration of pure electric vehicles in the U.S. is accelerating, with the market share of pure electric vehicles in light-duty vehicles rising to 7.2% [3][4] - The U.S. President signed an executive order to alleviate the impact of automotive tariffs, allowing for a tax deduction of up to 3.75% on vehicle value for companies producing and selling vehicles in the U.S. [3][7] - The first national standard for automotive laser radar has been released, with the market size expected to surge to 6.263 billion [11][12] - The sales of Chinese automotive brands in Europe increased by 78% in the first three months of 2025, reaching 148,096 units [10] Summary by Sections Industry Key News - The U.S. light vehicle market saw a 14% year-on-year increase in pure electric vehicle registrations, totaling 89,728 units in February [3] - Huawei launched a smart driving safety initiative supported by executives from 11 automotive brands [3][7] - Leap Motor is providing an electric vehicle platform to Hongqi, with production expected to start in the second half of 2026 [3][8] - BYD's "Shenzhen" ship set sail for Brazil carrying over 7,000 new energy vehicles [9] - Xiaomi's YU7 model now includes a version with a range of 835 kilometers [9] Market Performance - The A-share automotive sector outperformed the broader market, with a weekly increase of 0.67% [13] - The passenger vehicle sector saw significant gains, with companies like Leap Motor and Xiaomi leading the charge [15] - The commercial vehicle sector also showed resilience, with notable performances from companies like Noli and Foton [19] - The automotive parts sector experienced a rise, with Jin Qilin and Redick leading the gains [20] Upstream Data Tracking - Steel and aluminum prices have slightly decreased, while natural rubber prices remained stable [25][26] - The price of lithium carbonate has stabilized after a decline since March 2024 [29]

Core Viewpoint - The speech by Wang He emphasizes that humanoid robots are transitioning from a "performance era" to a "productivity era," highlighting the need for improved coordination of vision, hands, and brain to enhance their capabilities in various industries [4][9][10]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The humanoid robot sector in China is led by companies like Beijing Galaxy General Robotics, which has raised over 1.2 billion yuan and is positioned in the top tier of the industry [2]. - The first humanoid robot from Galaxy General, Galbot G1, is set to be released on June 14, 2024, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing humanoid robotics [2]. Group 2: Technological Insights - Current humanoid robots can perform tasks like dancing and running, but these actions often rely on remote control and pre-programmed sequences, lacking true autonomous capabilities [4][7]. - Wang He identifies four key capabilities for humanoid robots to be truly functional: mobility, operational ability, semantic understanding, and value intelligence [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The industry is experiencing a "performance showcase" cycle, where companies focus on impressive demonstrations rather than practical applications, leading to a disconnect between showcased abilities and real-world utility [9][10]. - Major companies like Boston Dynamics have pointed out that while industrial robots are mature and commercialized, humanoid robots are still seen as more of a spectacle than a productivity tool [9]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The transition to a productivity era for humanoid robots hinges on developing real-time visual input and closed-loop feedback systems, which are essential for enhancing their operational capabilities [9][10]. - Companies are exploring various applications, such as the collaboration between Galaxy General and Meituan to create a 24-hour unmanned pharmacy solution using Galbot [12]. Group 5: Challenges and Opportunities - Despite significant investment and interest in humanoid robotics, many startups are still in the early stages of development, focusing on educational and research applications rather than industrial use [11][18]. - The market is expected to see a surge in deliveries of humanoid robots by 2025, but the actual effectiveness of these products remains to be seen, raising questions about the sustainability of the market [18].

Core Viewpoint - Company has signed a large-scale procurement contract for humanoid robots, marking a significant step in the commercialization of humanoid robots in industrial manufacturing settings [1][5] Group 1: Company Developments - Company has secured an order for 20 units of humanoid robots Walker S1 and Walker C, intended for use in automotive manufacturing and commercial reception [1][4] - The company has achieved notable milestones in April 2025, including becoming the exclusive humanoid robot partner for the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo and establishing strategic partnerships with major manufacturers like Foxconn and Geely [3] - The company has submitted an application to the China Securities Regulatory Commission for H-share full circulation, allowing domestic shares to be traded, which could enhance market participation [4] Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 1.3 billion yuan, a 23.7% increase year-on-year, but also a net loss of 915 million yuan, which is an 11.9% increase in losses compared to the previous year [1][7] - The company's gross margin decreased from 31.5% to 28.7% in 2024, indicating challenges in profitability despite revenue growth [7] - The revenue from educational and logistics intelligent robots showed mixed results, with a 4.6% increase in educational robots but a 17.5% decrease in logistics robots [6][7] Group 3: Industry Context - The humanoid robot sector is still in its conceptual phase, with industrial robots currently favored for their robustness and cost-effectiveness [6] - The industry faces skepticism regarding the practical applications of humanoid robots, as many purchases are seen as image projects rather than practical solutions [6] - The success of humanoid robots in industrial settings will depend on their ability to demonstrate superior investment returns compared to traditional industrial robots [6][7]