Vivo to Invest Heavily in Mixed Reality and Humanoid Robots
Vivo, a prominent Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has announced a strategic shift towards significant investments in mixed reality (MR) and humanoid robotics. According to Hu Baishan, the company's Executive Vice President, these sectors represent the future of Vivo's technological development. The company has already established a dedicated MR team and is on track to launch a prototype product in this field by September or October of this year. Despite this immediate progress in MR, Hu provided a more conservative timeline for humanoid robots, predicting that it will take between 10 to 15 years for an ideal robot to become commercially viable in the market. Consequently, Vivo’s strategy for the next three to five years will focus on incremental technological advancements and the release of products designed to meet specific, emerging consumer needs rather than waiting for fully mature robotic solutions. This announcement highlights the growing interest among major tech hardware firms in diversifying beyond traditional smartphones into immersive technologies and advanced automation, signaling a long-term commitment to innovation in these high-growth areas.
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Vivo to Invest Heavily in Mixed Reality and Humanoid Robots
Vivo, a prominent Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has announced a strategic shift towards significant investments in mixed reality (MR) and humanoid robotics. According to Hu Baishan, the company's Executive Vice President, these sectors represent the future of Vivo's technological development. The company has already established a dedicated MR team and is on track to launch a prototype product in this field by September or October of this year. Despite this immediate progress in MR, Hu provided a more conservative timeline for humanoid robots, predicting that it will take between 10 to 15 years for an ideal robot to become commercially viable in the market. Consequently, Vivo’s strategy for the next three to five years will focus on incremental technological advancements and the release of products designed to meet specific, emerging consumer needs rather than waiting for fully mature robotic solutions. This announcement highlights the growing interest among major tech hardware firms in diversifying beyond traditional smartphones into immersive technologies and advanced automation, signaling a long-term commitment to innovation in these high-growth areas.
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