Xiaomi Unveils MiMo AI Model and Announces $5.6 Billion R&D Investment for 2026
At the Xiaomi 2025 Human–Car–Home Ecosystem Partner Conference, Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, announced a significant expansion in the company's research and development efforts. Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 200 billion ($27.8 billion) in R&D over the next five years, aiming to establish itself as a global leader in hard-core technologies. For the current year, R&D spending is projected between RMB 32 billion and RMB 33 billion ($4.4 billion to $4.6 billion), with investments expected to rise to approximately RMB 40 billion ($5.6 billion) in 2026. Alongside these financial commitments, Xiaomi unveiled MiMo, a self-developed foundation AI model optimized for high-efficiency inference despite its smaller parameter size. This new model is designed to support a wide array of AI applications across Xiaomi’s diverse ecosystem, including smartphones, smart home devices, and automotive systems. The announcement underscores Xiaomi's strategic shift towards deeper technological integration and innovation within its human-car-home framework, signaling strong confidence in its long-term growth and competitive positioning in the global tech market.
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Xiaomi Unveils MiMo AI Model and Announces $5.6 Billion R&D Investment for 2026
At the Xiaomi 2025 Human–Car–Home Ecosystem Partner Conference, Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, announced a significant expansion in the company's research and development efforts. Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 200 billion ($27.8 billion) in R&D over the next five years, aiming to establish itself as a global leader in hard-core technologies. For the current year, R&D spending is projected between RMB 32 billion and RMB 33 billion ($4.4 billion to $4.6 billion), with investments expected to rise to approximately RMB 40 billion ($5.6 billion) in 2026. Alongside these financial commitments, Xiaomi unveiled MiMo, a self-developed foundation AI model optimized for high-efficiency inference despite its smaller parameter size. This new model is designed to support a wide array of AI applications across Xiaomi’s diverse ecosystem, including smartphones, smart home devices, and automotive systems. The announcement underscores Xiaomi's strategic shift towards deeper technological integration and innovation within its human-car-home framework, signaling strong confidence in its long-term growth and competitive positioning in the global tech market.
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