Xiaomi’s president, Lu Weibing, announced that the company’s significant investment in artificial intelligence in 2025 exceeded expectations, leading to a focus on embodied AI for electric vehicles and robotics. The integration of AI with the physical world is seen as the future of technology.

Xiaomi introduced its first AI model, MiMo, in April and recently open-sourced MiMo-Embodied, showcasing advanced performance in autonomous driving and embodied AI tasks. The company’s efforts reflect a growing interest in AI in the EV sector and embodied AI technology.

With a surge in interest in AI adoption in the EV sector, Xiaomi debuted its premium SU7 Ultra vehicle in February, incorporating Hyper-Autonomous Driving technology. The company’s investments in robotics, like the robot dog and humanoid prototype, highlight a commitment to embodied AI.

Xiaomi’s focus on talent acquisition is evident with the hiring of Luo Fuli, an AI prodigy from DeepSeek, to lead the MiMo team. The company’s innovative initiatives in smart EVs and AI contributed to a record revenue of 29 billion yuan in the third quarter, marking the first profitability in these sectors.

In the third quarter of 2025, Xiaomi reported a total revenue increase of 22% year-on-year to 113.1 billion yuan. The company’s adjusted net profit for the period reached 11.3 billion yuan, showcasing the success of its smart EV, AI, and other new ventures.

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