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INFIFORCE (also operating under the brand ELU.AI or ELU Robotics) is a Chinese AI-driven robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence and [[humanoid robot]]s. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in [[Hangzhou]], with R&D centers in [[Shenzhen]] and [[Beijing]], INFIFORCE develops general-purpose humanoid robots powered by its proprietary vision-language-action (VLA) foundation models. The company's flagship product is the [[AstroD AD-01]] wheeled humanoid robot.
INFIFORCE was founded in 2023 with a focus on creating embodied AI systems that integrate perception, cognition, decision-making, and execution into a unified framework. The company assembled a team that includes executives from Global 500 firms and a scientific team where over 75 percent hold master's or PhD degrees.[1]
By 2025, INFIFORCE had accumulated more than 35 invention and utility model patents, along with 20 software copyrights, reflecting rapid progress in both hardware and AI model development.[1]
At CES 2026, INFIFORCE's Isabella Bai presented the company's vision for embodied intelligence, arguing that China was moving from manufacturing to defining next-generation embodied intelligence. The company showcased its proprietary Causal World Model and Hyper-VLA foundation model at the event.[2]
The [[AstroD AD-01]] (also written as AstroDroid AD-01) is INFIFORCE's flagship humanoid robot.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 43 |
| Hand DOF | 11 per hand |
| Mobility | Wheeled base |
| AI Model | Hyper-VLA |
| Response Time | ~200 ms end-to-end |
| Target Environments | Factories, warehouses, retail |
The AD-01 combines a wheeled mobility platform with a humanoid upper body, featuring dexterous upper limbs comparable to human arms. The robot excels in efficient mobile operational capabilities and is designed for practical deployment on factory floors, in warehouses, and in retail spaces.[3]
Each arm is equipped with an 11-DOF dexterous hand, enabling fine manipulation of objects. The wheeled base provides stable indoor navigation while the humanoid torso delivers human-like reach and dexterity.
INFIFORCE has developed two core AI technologies:
The Causal World Model enables the robot to understand cause-and-effect relationships in its environment, allowing it to predict the outcomes of its actions and plan accordingly. This model goes beyond reactive behavior to enable proactive task planning.[2]
The Hyper-VLA (Vision-Language-Action) Foundation Model establishes a complete closed loop of "Perception-Cognition-Decision-Execution." This end-to-end model processes visual input, understands natural language instructions, makes decisions, and generates motor commands with approximately 200 milliseconds of latency.[1]
The AD-01 is designed for deployment across multiple sectors:
As of 2025, the AD-01 was in an advanced prototype stage with pilot deployments planned for commercial customers.
As of 2025, INFIFORCE holds:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Invention and Utility Model Patents | 35+ |
| Software Copyrights | 20 |