As AI technology advances, smart home appliances have emerged as a pivotal new avenue for the evolution of the home appliance sector. Shunde, renowned as China's home appliance hub, is home to a sprawling industrial cluster in this field. However, this cluster falls short in terms of effective cohesion. The key to whether Shunde's home appliances can transition from 'following the pack' and 'keeping up' to 'taking the lead' lies in its ability to make significant strides in the chip domain.