On January 26, Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto, conducted an impromptu online all-employee meeting that lasted nearly two hours. The meeting's core focus was the company's strategic plan in the realm of artificial intelligence. Li Xiang outlined pivotal milestones: 2026 is earmarked as the ultimate deadline for Li Auto to establish itself as a frontrunner in the AI sector, with the latest target for implementing L4 autonomous driving set at 2028. Li Auto is set to solidify its stance in "embodied intelligence," with intentions to venture into domains like foundational AI models. The company has made a clear pledge to propel the research, development, and market introduction of humanoid robots. To stay competitive, Li Auto will embark on a transformation of its research and development organizational structure. This involves restructuring teams according to foundational models and other relevant parameters, while consolidating the automotive and robotics divisions under a single hardware-focused team.
