WhalesBot Sees Physical AI Educational Robots as a New Frontier for Hands-On AI Learning
With EliteMind, WhalesBot creates a connected AI learning journey from digital learning to real-world practice.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2026, WhalesBot introduced EliteMind, a modular Physical AI educational robot. Set to be showcased at the WhalesBot 2027 Global Product Launch Event on December 4, 2026, EliteMind reflects the growing potential of Physical AI in hands-on education.
Physical AI educational robots will reshape how students learn AI. WhalesBot defines them as learning tools designed to bring AI learning into the physical world. By sensing their surroundings, interpreting information through AI models, and responding with physical actions, these robots make intelligent systems tangible and interactive. Through hands-on projects, students can program, test, and refine robot behaviors, gaining a deeper understanding of how AI works while building AI literacy.
In recent years, AI has become an increasingly important part of hands-on education. In 2023, UBTECH's UGOT combined AI vision and programming with modular robot building, while Unitree's Go2 EDU supported advanced education and research in AI-driven motion control, environmental perception, and autonomous navigation. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in everyday life, greater emphasis is being placed on developing AI literacy from an early age. Introduced in 2025, VEX AIM combines AI vision with robot programming, allowing students to explore how intelligent systems perceive their surroundings and make decisions. In 2026, FF Nova Mini paired a programmable humanoid robot with introductory Physical AI courses.
For WhalesBot, what sets EliteMind apart is the connected AI learning journey built around it. Through OceanLevel, WhalesBot's AI & STEM learning platform, students explore how intelligent systems work and develop their own AI models. W-Hong LLM provides the intelligence behind EliteMind, powering its perception, reasoning, interaction, and AI-driven creation. Students then bring their digital learning into the physical world with EliteMind, testing their ideas, observing real-world responses, and refining their creations through hands-on experimentation. Beyond the classroom, ENJOY AI competitions offer further opportunities to apply their knowledge, explore new ideas, and take on new challenges.
"We believe every young person should have the chance to understand AI, explore their own ideas, and learn to work alongside AI to build a better world," said Xufeng Fei, CEO of WhalesBot. Working with educators and partners worldwide, WhalesBot hopes to bring hands-on Physical AI learning to more young people, giving them the opportunity to turn their ideas into real-world creations.
Join the live online event to get a closer look at EliteMind and discover what's next for WhalesBot in AI & STEM education. Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScShVPnIr1-YAS6Xu8xVeGgJOpTmlbH10_6Rxq6lZf7RkUydw/viewform?usp=header
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