Nota AI and SiMa.ai Sign Strategic Partnership for Physical AI Technology Collaboration

"Combining AI Optimization with High Performance and Efficiency MLSoCs to Lead the Physical AI Market"

• Nota AI's AI Optimization Technology Meets SiMa.ai's MLSoC™ Product Family, Maximizing On-Device AI Performance for Physical AI
• Joint Development and Commercialization of AI Solutions for Industrial Environments including ITS, Safety, and Security
• Expanding Collaboration Across the Full Spectrum of Physical AI: Robotics, Mobility, and Beyond

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nota AI, a leading AI model compression and optimization company, and SiMa.ai, a leading physical AI company, today announced a strategic partnership to expand their presence in the physical AI market. The signing ceremony took place at SiMa.ai's headquarters in San Jose, California.

Delivering physical AI at the edge presents a significant technical challenge: achieving high inference performance and power efficiency simultaneously. This partnership carries particular significance as two companies — each holding unrivaled expertise on the hardware and software sides of the equation — come together to address this challenge by combining their respective strengths.

The two companies will collaborate closely on ▲joint development and commercialization of on-device AI solutions, ▲expansion of the technology partnership, and ▲identification of customers and joint execution of pilot projects. In particular, SiMa.ai will leverage its global sales channels and partner network to actively identify joint business opportunities, while establishing tight technical integration between Nota.ai's NetsPresso® SDK and SiMa.ai's Palette™ SDK at the platform level.

Nota AI will utilize NetsPresso®, its AI model compression and optimization platform, to enable AI models to run more efficiently on SiMa.ai's high performance and efficiency MLSoC products. The platform supports efficient optimization and deployment across diverse hardware environments, reducing model sizes by over 90% while maintaining high levels of accuracy. Through this, Nota AI aims to maximize inference performance on the SiMa.ai MLSoC and build an optimized edge AI environment capable of handling high-performance workloads even under low-power constraints.

In addition, Nota AI's generative AI-based video intelligence solution, NVA (Nota Vision Agent), will be optimized for SiMa.ai hardware and deployed across a range of industrial environments including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), safety, and security. Building on this foundation, the two companies also plan to pursue joint business opportunities in physical AI domains such as robotics and mobility.

SiMa.ai brings a critical hardware and software foundation to this partnership through its purpose-built, software-centric platform designed specifically for Physical AI. At the core of this value is SiMa.ai's Modalix™ MLSoC™, an ultra-efficient machine learning system-on-chip that delivers best-in-class multimodal inference and extraordinary performance with exceptional energy efficiency at the edge. Paired with the SiMa.ai Palette SDK—which simplifies the deployment of complex edge AI applications without compromising performance or ease of use—this platform provides the flexibility needed to process real-time, multi-modal interactions. Together, this enables customers to seamlessly scale high-performance, low-power AI workloads across robotics, automotive, smart vision, and industrial automation.

Myung-su Chae, CEO of Nota AI, said, "We see great significance in the fact that Nota AI's AI optimization technology, combined with SiMa.ai's platform, can accelerate our expansion into physical AI. We look forward to working together with SiMa.ai to build on-device AI solutions that can be practically deployed in real-world industrial environments."

Krishna Rangasayee, Founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, said, "Software optimization is not optional — it is essential for AI models to run reliably in physical AI environments. We are confident that Nota AI's AI optimization expertise, which maximizes AI model performance for specific hardware environments, will play an important role in realizing SiMa.ai's physical AI strategy."

About Nota AI
Nota AI is a leading AI model compression and optimization company, enabling developers to deploy high-performance AI models on any device through its flagship platform, NetsPresso®. With support for 40+ model architectures and optimization across 100+ devices, NetsPresso automates the full pipeline — from compression and quantization to deployment — delivering best-in-class on-device AI performance. Nota AI powers a wide range of real-world applications spanning smart cities, ITS, industrial automation, security, and physical AI. For more information, visit www.nota.ai

About SiMa.ai
SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, delivering a purpose-built, software-centric platform that brings best-in-class performance, power efficiency, and ease of use to Physical AI applications. Focused on scaling Physical AI across robotics, automotive, industrial automation, aerospace & defense, smart vision, and healthcare, SiMa.ai is led by seasoned technologists and backed by top-tier investors. Headquartered in San Jose, California. Learn more at www.sima.ai.

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Nota AI and SiMa.ai Sign Strategic Partnership for Physical AI Technology Collaboration

NEW YORK, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AOTOS, a global pioneer in Human Mobility Robotics, has officially launched its flagship product on Kickstarter, the Flux X26 and X26 Pro. Representing the first physical manifestation of the company's vision, the Flux X26 is designed to bridge the gap between traditional transportation and a future of intelligent, robotic-assisted movement.

 

The Vanguard of Mobility Robotics

While AOTOS is dedicated to the long-term evolution of "Mobility Robotics," the Flux X26 serves as the brand's sophisticated entry into the market. By treating the vehicle as an intelligent mobile terminal rather than just a machine, AOTOS provides a riding experience that is fundamentally safer, smarter, and more responsive.

"We see the Flux X26 as the first step in a larger journey," says the AOTOS team. "It represents our commitment to using advanced technology to make every human movement freer and full of joy."

The "Tesla of Two-Wheels"

The Flux X26 earns its reputation as the "Tesla of Two-Wheels" by fusing futuristic design with a proprietary "Digital Soul."

Core Product Pillars:

• Parametric Mecha Aesthetics: The Flux X26 completely abandons round, retro shapes in favor of a sleek, one-piece aluminum alloy frame with sharp, parametric lines. This futuristic "mecha" design philosophy extends from the physical vehicle to the retail space, app interface, and packaging.
• FLUX OS (The Digital Soul): A proprietary intelligent ecosystem featuring triple anti-theft security (integrated wireless and GPS), sensorless unlocking, and a high-definition TFT smart screen. Through frequent OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, the Flux X26 is a "living" device that evolves.
• 24/7 Contextual Authority (Elite Performance): Built for high-efficiency urban commutes and rugged exploration, the Flux X26 Pro features:
  • 1200 - 2000W Peak Power (750 - 1500W Rated): Strictly Class-2 compliant for legal road use while delivering massive off-road potential.
  • 100Nm Instant Torque: Delivers explosive acceleration and the capability to conquer steep gradients (up to 25%) with ease.
  • 70-Mile Range: An oversized battery provides a massive exploration radius, from city streets to desert trails.
  • One-Key Wheelie: Specialized motion-control algorithms allow riders to safely experience one-wheel maneuvers at the touch of a button.

The AOTOS SOCIETY

AOTOS is more than a hardware manufacturer; it is building the AOTOS SOCIETY—a community tailored for high-end elites whose lives transition seamlessly from "Silicon Valley labs to the Joshua Tree wilderness." The Flux X26 is built to be the ultimate companion, extending effortlessly from the daily work commute to weekend camping adventures.

Backed by a robust network of over 100 after-sales service points across the United States and adhering to strict Class-2 and safety certifications, AOTOS ensures that while the Flux X26 is a leap into the future, its support and reliability are firmly grounded in the present.

Kickstarter Availability

The Flux X26 series is available on Kickstarter starting from March 25th 2026, offering exclusive Super Early Bird pricing for initial backers:

• Flux X26: $1,199.00 (MSRP $1,699.00)
• Flux X26 Pro: $1,599.00 (MSRP $2,299.00)

About AOTOS

Founded in 2016, AOTOS is a global pioneer in Human Mobility Robotics. Our core R&D team comprises world-class engineers specializing in motion control, AI algorithms, and smart systems. We view vehicles not just as machines, but as intelligent mobile terminals. By fusing advanced robotic technology with electric drive systems, our mission is to redefine the boundaries of transportation—making every human movement freer, smarter, and full of joy.

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Nick Yi
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AOTOS Launches the World's First Wheelie-Capable E-Moto: The Flux X26 on Kickstarter