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Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) has filed its annual financial report for 2025, and CEO Benjamin Zhai issued a letter to investors and strategic partners outlining the company’s strategic reorganization and operational progress since the new management team took office in May 2025.
In its AI software segment, Robo.ai is advancing its partnership with DaBoss, a Silicon Valley-based AI model data service provider. The company said operations for intelligent data training and collection are underway across multiple locations, with the goal of delivering tens of thousands of hours of real-world interaction data and converting that work into commercial value. Robo.ai is also exploring additional partnerships with technology companies in the AI data application sector to address technical challenges and the costs of large-scale data storage, transmission, and processing.
In smart hardware, Robo.ai provided an operational update on April 10, 2026, confirming the production and initial delivery of commercial validation vehicles from its subsidiary, Robus. The initial batch passed client acceptance, and a second batch was delivered and accepted in the South Asian market during the week of the update. Management said the order fulfillment serves as validation of the commercial feasibility of its smart hardware strategy, and it plans to continue allocating resources to meet global demand.
Robo.ai continues to invest in its “Machine Economy” strategy, which aims to integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain technology with physical assets in the real world. After participating in the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong, the CEO described this convergence as an emerging “R2R” (Robot World to Real World) business model, drawing a comparison to the growth of “O2O” (online-to-offline) about 10 years ago.
As part of the ecosystem, Arkreen, a Singapore-based blockchain company in Robo.ai’s investment portfolio, deployed a distributed solar project named eCandle in Africa this month. The initiative is described as establishing a digital payment infrastructure for the machine economy while integrating green energy, digital assets, and social responsibilities.
On the 2025 financial results, management said the reported net loss was primarily driven by non-cash items and legacy matters. These included substantial non-cash expenses related to share issuance, along with impairment and liability provisions. Despite the accounting impacts, management stated that overall net cash flow turned positive due to cost controls and operational optimizations implemented in recent quarters, which it characterized as a critical positive inflection point.
Management also pointed to a divestiture of a specific Cayman-based subsidiary, which it expects to result in an asset disposal gain of approximately $60 million.
Robo.ai also highlighted Shanghai Jidu Auto as a potential strategic investment target. The company said Shanghai Jidu Auto entered the judicial restructuring phase on April 29, 2026, following a pre-restructuring process that began last year. Robo.ai’s potential investment is intended to secure quality technology assets and strengthen foundational capabilities in the smart mobility sector.
For 2026, management acknowledged macroeconomic challenges tied to geopolitical conditions in the Middle East. It also said the region’s increasing demand for independent supply chains, international capital, and technology creates ongoing operational opportunities that align with Robo.ai’s globalized resources.
Benjamin Zhai reiterated the management team’s commitment to, and confidence in, the transformation of Robo.ai.
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