PR Newswire·May 1, 2026, 4:18 AM ET

Robo.ai CEO Issues Letter to Investors on 2025 Financial Results: Company Reaching Inflection Point with Positive Cash Flow and Business Order Delivery

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) filed its 2025 annual financial report on May 1, 2026, with CEO Benjamin Zhai outlining strategic reorganization since May 2025.
The AI software segment is advancing data training operations with partner DaBoss to generate tens of thousands of hours of real-world interaction data while exploring further partnerships to address large-scale data storage costs.
Smart hardware subsidiary Robus confirmed commercial validation vehicle deliveries, with the initial batch accepted globally \& a second batch accepted in South Asia on April 10, 2026.
Management promotes the "R2R" (Robot World to Real World) business model under its "Machine Economy" strategy, integrating AI, robotics, \& blockchain via Arkreen's eCandle distributed solar project in Africa.
The 2025 net loss was driven by non-cash items including share issuance expenses \& impairment provisions, though overall net cash flow turned positive due to cost controls.
A divestiture of a Cayman-based subsidiary is expected to generate a potential asset disposal gain of approximately $60 million.
Shanghai Jidu Auto entered judicial restructuring on April 29, 2026, positioning itself as a potential strategic investment target for Robo.ai to enhance smart mobility capabilities.
Management acknowledges Middle East geopolitical challenges but identifies ongoing opportunities in the region for independent supply chains \& technology integration.