The robot sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge!

In today’s morning session, stocks related to the robot industry soared, with some companies seeing increases over 20%. As the clock approached 11 AM, stocks like JunChuang Technology jumped more than 20%, while PingZhi Information, ChangSheng Bearings, and Hanwei Technology hit their daily limit with 20% increasesIn total, 36 stocks including Shuanglin Co., Sanfeng Intelligent, Sileke, Hengfeng Tools, Fengmao Co., Lingyun Optics, Fengli Intelligent and Helin Micro-nano, collectively saw limit up or over 10% rises.

Wang Xingxing, the founder of Yushu Technology, expressed excitement about the rapid advancements in AI-driven roboticsHe noted, "The pace of evolution for AI-powered robots has exceeded my expectationsEach day brings significant surprisesI personally believe that by the end of this year, humanoid AI robots will reach a new level of sophistication."

Morgan Stanley recently released a research report indicating that the potential total market size for embodied intelligence could be as significant as $60 trillionThe report cataloged the top 100 publicly traded companies in the global humanoid robot supply chain, comprising 82 enterprises already engaged in humanoid robotics and 18 that are believed to have potential in this fieldNotably, 35 Chinese firms made the list.

The Robot Boom

After the divergence in the DeepSeek sector, the robotics field enjoyed the least discrepancyIn the morning session, the robotics sector experienced a collective explosion, with a robot ETF surging by 4%. By around 11 AM, nearly 36 stocks reached their upper limit or increased beyond 10%. Among them, JunChuang Technology spiked over 20%, while PingZhi Information, ChangSheng Bearings, and Hanwei Technology all realized 20% growth.

Additionally, reports from CCTV Finance highlighted the popularity of humanoid robots during the Spring Festival Gala, which has catapulted them into the spotlight

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Wang Xingxing, a leader in the robotics field who also happens to be a post-90s entrepreneur, participated in a private enterprise forum yesterdayFollowing the meeting, he provided reporters with intriguing insights, stating, "AI-driven robots evolve rapidly every day, bringing unexpected developments that surpass my expectationsI believe humanoid AI robots will achieve a new level by the year's end."

Simultaneously, new applications for robots are emergingAccording to reports from the China News Service, various types of robots are appearing in an increasing number of scenarios in HangzhouThe exploration of new application environments is becoming more common as robots emerge as a new "specialty" of the cityFor instance, a robot dog donned in sleek silver armor can deliver food precisely within minutes during a recent "smart delivery" service test in West Lake District.

There are countless other examples of robotic applications in the city as wellHumanoid and quadruped robots have been involved in police patrols, while numerous companies have started deploying robotic products along manufacturing assembly linesIn a senior service center, an intelligent robot dog that provides reminders for medication and meals, companionship, and even takes walks, has become a "new friend" for elderly residents.

Is the Future Here?

Recently, Morgan Stanley's latest release included a graphical map covering essential hardware such as drivers, sensors, and batteriesNotably, among the companies identified that are engaged in humanoid robotics, a staggering 73% are based in Asia, with China leading the charge, accounting for 56%. In the global humanoid robot supply chain, China boasts a share as high as 63%, particularly in the "body" segment where Chinese-integrated firms hold a 45% market share.

The report highlighted that China's humanoid robot companies are emerging due to a mature supply chain and robust policy support

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Projections suggest that by 2030, China’s humanoid robot market will be worth approximately 12 billion RMB, with sales reaching 1.5 million units; by 2050, the market is expected to expand to 6 trillion RMB with sales hitting 59 million units.

Guojin Securities anticipates 2025 could be the milestone year for mass production of humanoid robotsTesla has stated it plans to produce 10,000 units of its Optimus robot by 2025 and aims for monthly production of the same by mid-2026, eventually ramping up to 500,000 units by 2027. Companies like 1XTech, Kepler, and Xiaopeng are also moving forward with their production effortsMoreover, DeepSeekAI has successfully reduced AI costs, paving the way for humanoid robots to achieve significant advancements in environmental perception, task planning, and decision-makingThe current scarcity of screw rod production poses a challenge for mass production, whereas Hengli Hydraulic's linear drive actuator project is globally leading in this area, promising an edge in screw rod and linear assembly production capabilitiesThe "brain" of robots also calls for breakthroughs, where the real-time responsiveness, robustness, and interpretability of motion control algorithms become critical research areas for the industryAs the ecosystem develops, it is anticipated the industrial chain will evolve from a vertical model to a more specialized one, with optimism towards domestic robot enterprise development in both original equipment and assembly fields.

In contrast, Tianfeng Securities notes that the robot industry's core essence is manufacturing, facing considerable challenges such as high costsSimilar to the trends observed in the electric vehicle market between 2017 and 2018, mass production must be more widely implemented to reduce costs and enable broader market adoptionAlthough the absolute valuation levels in the robot sector appear elevated, the A-share robotic sector presents a favorable valuation advantage over its U.S. counterparts from both PE and PS perspectives

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