INFIFORCE's Isabella Bai Discusses Transition of AI in China at CES 2026

Isabella Bai at CES 2026: Revolutionizing AI in China

At the CES 2026 event in Las Vegas, Isabella Bai, the innovative Founder and CEO of INFIFORCE, addressed the ongoing transition in China's artificial intelligence landscape. During the panel known as Not Quite Human: How Humanoids are Changing Work and Home Life, Bai noted a vital roadblock hindering the AI industry— the technology is available, yet the 'brain' or intelligence required for humanoids is absent.

Bai pointed out that while Chinese technology companies have excelled in manufacturing, they are now poised to redefine AI through cognitive capabilities rather than hardware output. According to her insights, the current hardware is advanced and ready, but without corresponding intelligent frameworks, robots remain limited in their potential.

INFIFORCE introduced its proprietary innovations, including the Causal World Model and Hyper-VLA (Vision-Language-Action) Foundation Model, which aim to give robots a functioning 'brain' that allows for real-time decision-making and intelligent thought processes. This integration creates a complete cycle of Perception-Cognition-Decision-Execution, allowing robots to possess learning abilities and to act autonomously, thus bridging the gap between the virtual and physical worlds.

This vision has enabled INFIFORCE to secure a remarkable CNY500 million (approximately USD71.55 million) in commercial orders across various industries such as automotive and healthcare. Bai emphasized that while the engineering feats showcased at CES are impressive, a robot lacking a causal understanding remains merely a sophisticated tool—and not the intelligent partner that businesses are seeking. She stated, "Our Hyper-VLA architecture empowers robots to think before they act, enabling their ability to execute complex tasks here and now, rather than a decade from today. The CNY500 million in orders we have received is evidence that businesses prioritize intelligence over mere novelty."

Among the innovations highlighted was the AstroDroid, a versatile humanoid robot series powered by the Jetson AGX Orin for optimum computational performance. This model boasts dexterous limbs akin to human functionality, alongside efficient mobility capabilities. The prominent AD-01 model stands tall at 170 cm and offers 43 degrees of freedom, with a plan to expand its range to accommodate various applications.

Furthermore, INFIFORCE introduced the FORCE, an autonomous mobile charging robot that pioneers an active charging paradigm where the robot autonomously finds and connects to vehicles—challenging the traditional approach where users locate chargers. Its integration into large enterprises such as Sinopec and Wanda illustrates its practicality and effectiveness.

The Hyper-Components, a core execution unit and perception module for embodied intelligence, includes the lightweight high-degree-of-freedom HyperArm. This ensures precise action in the physical realm, fulfilling the intellectual commands issued by the 'brain'.

Founded in 2023, INFIFORCE aims to revolutionize AI with a focus on embodied intelligence, gathering top talents including former members from Global 500 companies. Bai has also celebrated the company’s attainment of over 35 patents, with many more in progress.

In her reflection on the challenges faced, Bai stated, "The primary barrier is data, not just text from the internet, but tangible real-world data. We've developed a Data-Model-Body-Scenario Growth Flywheel, wherein more scenarios yield richer data that enhances our models, creating smarter machines. Robots will handle the logic, while we manage the creativity."

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