WhalesBot Launches Physical AI Robot for STEM Education
WhalesBot has launched EliteMind, a modular physical AI robot designed to bring AI learning into the real world for students. The robot allows pupils to test AI models and programs developed on WhalesBot's learning platform.
Shanghai – September 23, 2026 – WhalesBot, a company focused on STEM and AI education, has introduced EliteMind, a modular physical AI robot intended to make artificial intelligence learning more tangible for elementary and middle school students. The new robot aims to bridge the gap between digital AI concepts and real-world application.
EliteMind enables students to develop and program AI models using WhalesBot's learning platform, then deploy these programs onto the physical robot for testing and interaction. This process allows students to experience their digital AI projects as concrete, hands-on activities powered by the company's W-Hong LLM.
The robot integrates perception, reasoning, and physical action capabilities, including intent recognition, voice interaction, and visual understanding. Its modular design permits various configurations of sensors and actuators, encouraging students to explore diverse real-world AI applications by building different robotic setups.
"As AI increasingly operates in real-world systems, AI education also needs to move beyond the screen," stated Xufeng Fei, CEO of WhalesBot. "With EliteMind, we aim to support a learning journey from foundational AI literacy to hands-on practice and competition, helping students build practical AI skills step by step."
The introduction of EliteMind expands WhalesBot's range of AI educational products and adds a physical component to its existing STEM and AI learning ecosystem.