["Preface"]

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-0172.2025.z1.001

Abstract：["In the context of the intersection of global technological revolution and industrial transformation in 2025, the home appliance industry is entering a strategic upgrading window period centered around \u0027new quality productivity\u0027. The deep integration of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT) is driving home appliances from single-function devices to full-scenario intelligent ecosystems, redefining personalized services through edge computing and generative AI technologies; green transformation is accelerating, with new refrigerants, ultra-efficient heat pump systems, and zero-carbon factory construction leading sustainable development models; health demands are driving the industrialization of innovative technologies such as sterilization light technology and molecular-level air purification; under the global competitive landscape, Chinese home appliance companies are reshaping international standard authority through core technological breakthroughs such as self-developed chips and cross-platform communication protocols."]