WIRobotics Begins Building a Physical AI Development Ecosystem: The First Technology Release Features the ALLEX Simulation Model

• Additional core ALLEX technologies to be released sequentially
• Expanding the Physical AI development ecosystem through high-fidelity Sim-to-Real validation
• Building an open Physical AI development ecosystem for researchers and robotics developers

SEOUL, South Korea, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WIRobotics, a global robotics company (Co-CEOs: YounBaek Lee and Yong-Jae Kim), today announced the launch of its technology disclosure roadmap for building a Physical AI development ecosystem.

WIRobotics plans to gradually release the core technologies developed throughout its humanoid robot program to researchers and developers. As the first technology release, the company has unveiled the simulation model of its humanoid robot, ALLEX, together with the results of its Sim-to-Real (Simulation-to-Real) validation.

Across the global robotics industry, Physical AI—which enables robots to perceive, reason, and act in the physical world—is gaining attention as one of the next-generation core technologies. In particular, development approaches based on simulation environments that accurately reflect the characteristics of real robots are rapidly expanding in the humanoid robotics field.

In response to this trend, WIRobotics plans to go beyond robot development by building an open development ecosystem where external researchers and developers can actively participate. The goal is to provide an environment in which a wide range of algorithms and AI models can be researched and validated through simulation, even before physical robots become commercially available.

The newly released ALLEX simulation model focuses on minimizing the Sim-to-Real Gap between the simulation environment and the physical robot. In particular, the model precisely reproduces the characteristics of the real ALLEX, including its high backdrivability and force transparency. This demonstrates the robot's highly differentiated Real-to-Sim characteristics, where the behavior of the physical robot closely matches that of the ideal simulation model. As a result, researchers and developers can conduct ALLEX-based robot control, learning, and synthetic data generation research without requiring access to physical hardware. The released model is available in MJCF format for MuJoCo, USD format for Isaac Sim, and URDF format for ROS.

This release marks the first step in WIRobotics' Physical AI technology disclosure roadmap. The company plans to continue releasing additional core technologies developed throughout its humanoid robot program, further expanding the Physical AI development ecosystem.

Meanwhile, WIRobotics has also released a technical demonstration video through its official YouTube channel, showcasing the validation of consistency between the real robot and the simulation environment. The video provides a closer look at the technical implementation and the validation process.

Yong-Jae Kim, Co-CEO of WIRobotics, said:

   "In humanoid robot development, simulation models are a core infrastructure that serves as the foundation for learning, validation, and synthetic data generation. A simulation environment that effectively reflects the characteristics of the real robot enables developers to validate algorithms more quickly and increases the potential for successful deployment on physical hardware."

He added:          

   "We plan to make the ALLEX research platform available later this year. By releasing the ALLEX simulation model, we hope more developers will begin ALLEX-based research even before the hardware becomes widely available. We will continue expanding a development ecosystem where research outcomes can ultimately be applied to real robots."

About WIRobotics             

Founded in 2021 by former Samsung Electronics robotics engineers, WIRobotics is a robotics company developing wearable robots and humanoid robots.

Through its wearable robot WIM series, WIRobotics received CES Innovation Awards from 2024 through 2026, demonstrating its technological excellence. The company has expanded into global markets, including Europe, Japan, and China, providing a wide range of robotics solutions designed to enhance user mobility.

In 2025, WIRobotics unveiled its humanoid robot platform, ALLEX, and has continued expanding its research in the field of Physical AI. In 2026, the company was selected for the Physical AI Fellowship, a global program led by NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services (AWS), recognizing its technological competitiveness.

WIRobotics also successfully completed a Series B funding round of approximately KRW 95 billion in 2026, accelerating the development of next-generation robotics technologies and its global business expansion.

For more information, please visit the official WIRobotics website and YouTube channel.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fsfo_FZDS0

GitHub:
https://github.com/wirobotics-rih/allex_model

 

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WIRobotics Begins Building a Physical AI Development Ecosystem: The First Technology Release Features the ALLEX Simulation Model

MANILA, Philippines, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation has mobilised local employees to support humanitarian relief efforts following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani in the southern Philippines on 8 June 2026.

According to figures reported by the Philippine Office of Civil Defense and cited by the Associated Press on 12 June, the earthquake left 46 people dead and 38 missing, injured at least 688 people, displaced more than 45,000 residents, and damaged over 12,600 homes across affected communities. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed that the earthquake occurred at 7:37 am at a depth of 33 kilometres.

In response to the disaster, Vantage Foundation mobilised local employees to support relief activities in General Santos City and surrounding affected communities. Working alongside local partners and community organisations, Vantage representatives helped prepare and deliver emergency supplies directly to families affected by the earthquake.

Based on publicly available information reviewed at the time of publication, Vantage Foundation's response involved direct participation by local employees, alongside financial and logistical support for affected communities. Team members travelled to General Santos City, Alabel and Malapatan to deliver essential supplies and assist relief efforts on the ground.

"Our priority is to help affected families access practical assistance during this deeply challenging period," said Alex Samson, Country Manager for The Philippines representing Vantage Foundation. "Our local colleagues are present in the affected communities, helping to deliver essential supplies and support families facing the immediate consequences of the earthquake. We believe meaningful humanitarian action requires not only resources, but also direct engagement with the communities we serve."

The Mindanao earthquake response marks the latest chapter in Vantage Foundation's continuing commitment to humanitarian assistance and community development.

Since its establishment in the United Kingdom in 2023, the Foundation has supported the Starlight Child Care Project in Sydney, Australia, community food assistance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the #TradeForHope women's empowerment initiative in Indonesia, and joint emergency relief following the Tai Po Level 5 fire in Hong Kong in 2025.

Across these initiatives, Vantage Foundation has sought to work closely with local communities and partner organisations to address immediate needs while contributing to longer-term social impact. The Foundation's continued involvement in humanitarian relief, community welfare, and empowerment programmes reflects a sustained approach to social responsibility, with each initiative building on its commitment to creating meaningful and lasting positive change.

As relief efforts continue in Mindanao, Vantage Foundation remains focused on supporting local recovery and helping affected communities access essential assistance. Further updates on the supplies distributed, communities reached and overall impact of the initiative will be shared as information becomes available.

For updates on the relief effort and Vantage Foundation's wider community initiatives, please visit https://www.vantage.foundation/ 

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

 

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Vantage Foundation Provides Swift Humanitarian Relief Following Mindanao Earthquake in the Philippines

Vantage Foundation Provides Swift Humanitarian Relief Following Mindanao Earthquake in the Philippines