HONG KONG, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Objective Corporation (ASX: OCL), a global leader in software solutions for the public sector and other regulated industries, today announced a new partnership with Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation ImpactHK.
Through the partnership, ImpactHK will use Objective's secure collaboration and file sharing platform, Objective Connect, to improve their case management efficiency through a centralised, governed environment.
Reflecting Objective Corporation's belief that technology can play a meaningful role in strengthening communities, this partnership will showcase that organisations can deliver critical services more efficiently, securely and effectively.
Founded in 2017, ImpactHK is dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong, working to help individuals move into safe housing, rebuild wellbeing and regain purpose through holistic support services and community engagement.
As Hong Kong moves to uplift governance requirements, ImpactHK is moving to a secure platform to manage their case load to ensure improved governance and auditability. ImpactHK recognises the need to move away from traditional methods of sharing documents and collaborating over email or manual processes to improve efficiency and the security of personal information.
By streamlining the way information is recorded and shared, Objective Connect will help ImpactHK reduce administrative burden, improve collaboration across support networks and ensure authorised personnel have timely access to the information they need to deliver services effectively. This will enable ImpactHK to focus resources on supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them achieve long-term positive outcomes.
ImpactHK has quoted that, "as a charity, our priority is helping people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives, but we also have a responsibility to protect our service users by ensuring that their data is secured and governed over and above the local standard."
"Partnering with a globally trusted technology partner like Objective gives us the luxury of focusing on solving homelessness in our community as a priority rather than worrying about our service users' privacy being breached."
Objective has a long history of helping organisations such as the Charity Commission for England and Wales, NSW Communities & Justice and CareSouth, manage critical information. These organisations use Objective solutions to improve collaboration, strengthen information governance and enhance service delivery, supporting positive social and community outcomes.
This partnership forms part of Objective's broader commitment to responsible business practices and social impact across the regions where it operates, supporting organisations that work every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.
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The result - stronger national and community outcomes; and accountability that builds trust in institutions.
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Objective Corporation partners with ImpactHK to strengthen corporate responsibility and community impact
HANGZHOU, China, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a leading global AI cloud platform service provider, made a strategic investment in Robopoet's recently closed RMB 100 million pre-A financing round. The round also drew participation from existing backers Sequoia China and GSR Ventures, along with two other new investors. Tuya's investment signals its accelerating push to close the commercialization loop for physical AI.
Behind the Investment: From AI Development to Global Expansion
Tuya's strategic investment comes as Robopoet's debut product Fuzozo has achieved cumulative domestic sales approaching 300,000 units as of June 2026. The two companies' partnership dates to 2025, when Tuya began providing the underlying global AI cloud platform that helped transform this compact, plush, eye-blinking AI emotional companion into a market sensation.
"2026 marks the critical window for AI hardware to be commercialized at scale. Market-validated, AI-native hardware is entering a phase of explosive growth," said Alex Yang, Co-founder, COO and CFO of Tuya Smart.
The strategic rationale goes beyond a bet on a single product category. It reflects a broader vision for AI hardware commercialization. As AI advances from models to real-world applications, AI hardware is emerging as a key bridge connecting the technology with consumers. From AI robots and toys to smart home devices, intelligent products are evolving into proactive AI companions. Through its AI+IoT ecosystem, Tuya will continue to drive the convergence of AI and the physical world.
Strong Market Validation of AI Toy Solutions
During the 618 Shopping Festival, China's largest mid-year online shopping event, Tuya's empowerment model proved its effectiveness at scale: Fuzozo sold 40,000 units, ranking first in Tmall's AI toy category, while other Tuya-empowered AI Toy products collectively demonstrated ecosystem-wide momentum: Walulu sold 8,000 units; AOOMII Smart AI Companion Robot, AI Scruffy Cat and Wozzi each reached approximately 5,000 units in sales; and Famue landed on JD.com's Smart Robot Gold List.
Despite their diverse forms and purposes, these products share a common foundation: Tuya provided critical support in either product innovation or market expansion. On the R&D side, Tuya AI Development Platform helped products rapidly navigate the journey from concept to mass production. On the market side, Tuya opened its localized operational resources and channel access capabilities, paving the way for brands like Fuzozo to enter the global market.
The breakout of these AI hardware products not only confirms that AI hardware is entering the public's daily life but also validates the maturity and replicability of the AI hardware empowerment model.
Empowering Physical AI Innovation with Full-Stack AI Capability
Underpinning this push is a comprehensive full-stack AI toolkit designed to lower barriers for hardware developers. Tuya has deployed a suite of proprietary technologies including the Personal Voice Activity Detection (PVAD) model, Physical AI Foundation V2.8, WukongAI 3.0, T-RTC real-time communication network, Physical Action Model, and OmniMem V2.0 long-term memory system.
Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to open its global AI cloud platform capabilities and overseas resources to support AI hardware innovators and the emerging "One Person Company" model. Through strategic investments such as Robopoet, Tuya aims to build a new growth model centered on AI platform empowerment, ecosystem collaboration, and global commercialization of AI hardware innovations.
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Tuya Smart Accelerates Physical AI Commercialization with Strategic Investment in Robopoet
