Xiaomi, the AI ​​leaves the screen to arrive at home and in the car

The expansion of the concept of intelligent mobility finds its maximum expression in the physical debut of the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo. Born from a collaboration with the creator of the famous video game saga Kazunori Yamauchi, this electric hypercar explores advanced aerodynamic solutions and introduces the concept of “Sofa Racer”, a cockpit designed to merge the driving experience with home comfort and total integration into the HyperAI ecosystem. Alongside this futuristic vision, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the new 6 series scooters confirm the brand’s ambition in the transport sector, where technology becomes intuitive and connected, going beyond the boundaries of the simple vehicle to become a node in the home network.

On the imaging front, the strategic partnership with Leica takes a further leap in quality with the launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. The collaboration, which has evolved into an end-to-end co-creation model, has led to the introduction of a one-inch LOFIC main sensor and the first Leica APO-certified optical telephoto lens for the mobile segment. These devices not only represent the technological pinnacle in digital photography, but reflect an aesthetic inspired by Leica’s legendary M series, combining premium materials such as textured leather with optical performance capable of redefining the standards of night photography and high-contrast detail.

In parallel with consumer hardware, Xiaomi is accelerating the global diffusion of its large intelligent appliances, transforming air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines into active terminals capable of proactively supporting domestic needs. This expansion is supported by a robust smart manufacturing strategy, culminating in the opening of the new manufacturing hub in Wuhan. The plant sits alongside the group’s smartphone and EV factories, creating an integrated, digitalised manufacturing system that has enabled the company to achieve an MSCI ESG “A” rating. Xiaomi’s approach to 2026 therefore outlines a future where AI is no longer an accessory, but the connective tissue of an increasingly efficient and responsible industrial and domestic infrastructure.