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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimus Technologies, a leader in advanced biodiesel engine technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"), one of the world's most diversified and respected trading and investment companies, operating across approximately 62 countries. Under this agreement, Mitsui has secured the exclusive rights as a distributor of Optimus' Vector System™ and related products in Japan, India, and ASEAN countries.
This expansion builds on the strong collaborative foundation between the two companies and reflects a shared commitment to scalable, practical decarbonization solutions at a pivotal moment in the global energy transition.
As industries worldwide reassess timelines and strategies for electrification and hydrogen adoption, fleets and operators face an urgent need for commercially viable, sustainable alternatives today. Through this expanded partnership, Optimus and Mitsui are positioned to deliver immediate impact, helping organizations across Asia make measurable progress toward their carbon reduction goals.
"This MOU represents more than just regional expansion - it's a strategic alignment," said Colin Huwyler, CEO of Optimus Technologies. "Mitsui's global reach, deep market expertise, and longstanding commitment to sustainability create an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate deployment of our technology in some of the world's most dynamic and fast-growing economies."
The partnership highlights the rising demand for low-carbon liquid fuels and reinforces biodiesel's role as a scalable, cost-effective pathway to decarbonization. It also strengthens Optimus Technologies' position as the global leader in 100% biodiesel (B100) fuel systems and technology. The Optimus Vector System is a bolt-on upgrade that enables diesel engines to operate on B100, achieving near-zero carbon emissions without compromising performance or reliability. The system intelligently manages and conditions biodiesel to ensure optimal combustion under all operating conditions and can be deployed as a retrofit for existing trucks or integrated with OEMs in new-build applications. With over 150 million real-world miles logged by Optimus-equipped heavy-duty trucks, the Vector System has proven its ability to dramatically reduce emissions while maintaining high performance.
Together, Optimus and Mitsui aim to leverage this momentum to deliver decarbonization solutions at a global scale, opening new opportunities for fleets and shippers committed to reducing emissions while meeting the economic and operational demands of heavy-duty transportation.
About Optimus Technologies:
Optimus provides advanced fuel system technology that upgrades heavy-duty diesel engines to run on 100% biogenic fuels, delivering immediate, scalable, and cost-effective fleet decarbonization. Optimus' solution seamlessly integrates into existing operations, driving sustainability forward for public, private, and for-hire fleets without compromising performance or operations.
For more information, visit www.optimustec.com or contact media@optimustec.com.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimus Technologies, a leader in advanced biodiesel engine technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"), one of the world's most diversified and respected trading and investment companies, operating across approximately 62 countries. Under this agreement, Mitsui has secured the exclusive rights as a distributor of Optimus' Vector System™ and related products in Japan, India, and ASEAN countries.
This expansion builds on the strong collaborative foundation between the two companies and reflects a shared commitment to scalable, practical decarbonization solutions at a pivotal moment in the global energy transition.
As industries worldwide reassess timelines and strategies for electrification and hydrogen adoption, fleets and operators face an urgent need for commercially viable, sustainable alternatives today. Through this expanded partnership, Optimus and Mitsui are positioned to deliver immediate impact, helping organizations across Asia make measurable progress toward their carbon reduction goals.
"This MOU represents more than just regional expansion - it's a strategic alignment," said Colin Huwyler, CEO of Optimus Technologies. "Mitsui's global reach, deep market expertise, and longstanding commitment to sustainability create an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate deployment of our technology in some of the world's most dynamic and fast-growing economies."
The partnership highlights the rising demand for low-carbon liquid fuels and reinforces biodiesel's role as a scalable, cost-effective pathway to decarbonization. It also strengthens Optimus Technologies' position as the global leader in 100% biodiesel (B100) fuel systems and technology. The Optimus Vector System is a bolt-on upgrade that enables diesel engines to operate on B100, achieving near-zero carbon emissions without compromising performance or reliability. The system intelligently manages and conditions biodiesel to ensure optimal combustion under all operating conditions and can be deployed as a retrofit for existing trucks or integrated with OEMs in new-build applications. With over 150 million real-world miles logged by Optimus-equipped heavy-duty trucks, the Vector System has proven its ability to dramatically reduce emissions while maintaining high performance.
Together, Optimus and Mitsui aim to leverage this momentum to deliver decarbonization solutions at a global scale, opening new opportunities for fleets and shippers committed to reducing emissions while meeting the economic and operational demands of heavy-duty transportation.
About Optimus Technologies:
Optimus provides advanced fuel system technology that upgrades heavy-duty diesel engines to run on 100% biogenic fuels, delivering immediate, scalable, and cost-effective fleet decarbonization. Optimus' solution seamlessly integrates into existing operations, driving sustainability forward for public, private, and for-hire fleets without compromising performance or operations.
For more information, visit www.optimustec.com or contact media@optimustec.com.
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OPTIMUS TECHNOLOGIES AND MITSUI & CO. EXECUTE STRATEGIC MOU FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL SOLUTIONS
OPTIMUS TECHNOLOGIES AND MITSUI & CO. EXECUTE STRATEGIC MOU FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL SOLUTIONS
OPTIMUS TECHNOLOGIES AND MITSUI & CO. EXECUTE STRATEGIC MOU FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL SOLUTIONS
SHENZHEN, China, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Square Robot, an emerging leader in embodied AI and humanoid robotics, announced the successful conclusion of the world's first Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026), the first global gathering dedicated specifically to developers building embodied AI systems.
EAIDC 2026 marks one of the first large-scale industry gatherings dedicated to embodied AI, bringing together leading researchers, developers, and technology companies to accelerate the transition of intelligent systems from laboratory research to real-world applications. The event features live robotic demonstrations, a national-level hackathon, and discussions between academia and industry focused on deployment, commercialization, and ecosystem development.
EAIDC 2026, the world's first embodied intelligence developer competition, is designed to accelerate real-world innovation through hands-on collaboration and deployment-focused challenges.
X Square Robot hosted EAIDC as part of a broader effort to contribute to the global embodied AI ecosystem and expand its role in shaping the future of intelligent systems. The competition also introduced a set of "three firsts" designed to bring embodied AI development closer to real-world conditions, including real-robot task execution, continuous system evaluation, and full end-to-end deployment workflows. Task design focused on four core capability areas — grasping and placement, language understanding, fine manipulation, and long-horizon decision-making — with participants completing challenges such as ring placement, instruction-based fruit sorting, cable plugging, and word spelling. A full-variable evaluation approach required teams to operate without preset parameters, using randomized real-world environments to test true adaptability and model robustness.
The company is operating at a time of growing global momentum around humanoid robotics, as advances in physical AI and vision-language-action (VLA) models begin to unlock more complex, real-world capabilities. The company has raised approximately $280 million to date, with backing from investors including Alibaba, ByteDance, Meituan, HongShan (formerly Sequoia China), and other leading technology and venture firms.
X Square Robot is focused on developing general-purpose humanoid systems capable of operating in dynamic, unstructured environments. Its technology centers on embodied foundation models designed to enable robots to perceive, adapt, and perform tasks across a range of real-world scenarios.
The company has begun generating early revenue from deployments across sectors including education, hospitality, and elder care, and is exploring broader applications in household services through collaborations such as its partnership with 58.com. The company has also been active in advancing technical research and industry engagement, including participation in global AI forums and academic communities such as CVPR, reflecting its commitment to contributing to both the development and commercialization of embodied intelligence.
These efforts reflect a broader industry shift toward applying AI-driven robotics to address labor shortages and operational challenges in both consumer and commercial environments.
By hosting EAIDC 2026, X Square Robot is engaging with a growing global ecosystem of developers and industry stakeholders working to define the next generation of intelligent systems. The company views this as part of a broader strategy to expand its international presence and establish itself as a global innovator in embodied AI.
For more information, visit https://x2robot.com/.
About X Square Robot
X Square Robot is a global innovator in embodied artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems. The company develops integrated software and hardware platforms that enable robots to perceive, reason, and act safely in complex environments. Partnering with leading universities and technology institutions, X Square Robot delivers scalable AI infrastructure and establishes open benchmarks to drive worldwide progress in intelligent robotics.
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X Square Robot Hosts Inaugural EAIDC 2026, Advancing Real-World Deployment of Embodied AI
