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AI Robots Get Arabic Makeover for Middle East
29 Sep
Summary
- Partnership to deploy embodied AI in UAE and Middle East.
- AI solutions to be adapted for Arabic language and regional needs.
- Robbyant's LingBot 2.0 powers diverse robotic applications.
A new partnership between AFDE and Robbyant is set to accelerate the adoption of embodied artificial intelligence throughout the Middle East. Signed on September 28, 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for collaboration across five key areas. These include the regional deployment of Robbyant's AI technologies in the UAE and other markets, alongside exploring pilot projects in diverse sectors such as hospitality, retail, and healthcare.
The initiative places significant emphasis on adapting embodied AI and robotic solutions for Arabic language interaction and specific regional operational environments. This localization effort aims to ensure seamless integration with local workflows and customer needs. Furthermore, the collaboration will explore the development of physical AI data and model training within real-world Middle Eastern settings.
Robbyant, an Ant Group company, brings its advanced LingBot 2.0 model suite to this partnership. These foundational models serve as a universal brain for robotic perception and action, supporting numerous robotic embodiments. Robbyant's solutions are already in commercial use, demonstrating improved efficiency in pharmacies and logistics facilities, with further ecosystem development planned to foster broader AI adoption.
