04 February 2026 | News
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EdisonFuture Motor Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix Motor Inc. (OTC:PEVM), today announced the launch of a U.S.-manufactured robotic dog platform designed for commercial deployment and delivered through a scalable Robot Fleet as a Service (RFaaS) model. The initiative represents a strategic expansion of Phoenix Motor's technology portfolio into advanced robotics, autonomy, and recurring-revenue fleet services.
Strategic Rationale
EdisonFuture's robotic dog platform leverages Phoenix Motor's existing strengths in U.S.-based manufacturing, fleet operations, and lifecycle management. Management believes the convergence of AI-driven autonomy, rising labor costs, and increasing demand for automation across logistics, security, inspection, and industrial services creates a compelling opportunity for capital-efficient growth beyond traditional vehicle manufacturing.
Platform Overview
The EdisonFuture robotic dog platform is engineered as a modular, multi-use system, supporting a broad range of commercial applications. The platform will be offered in three configurations:
The modular architecture allows rapid configuration changes, software upgrades, and integration of third-party sensors or payloads, supporting long-term platform extensibility.
U.S. Manufacturing and Cost Structure
All robotic dog systems will be assembled and integrated at EdisonFuture's Anaheim, California facility. U.S. manufacturing is expected to:
Reduce supply-chain complexity and lead times
Improve serviceability and fleet uptime
Lower long-term total cost of ownership for customers
Support compliance with enterprise and government procurement requirements
RFaaS: Recurring Revenue Model
EdisonFuture plans to commercialize the platform primarily through a Robot Fleet as a Service (RFaaS) model, offering customers subscription-based or usage-based access to robotic fleets. Under this model, EdisonFuture will manage deployment, maintenance, software updates, and fleet optimization, creating opportunities for predictable, recurring revenue streams over the lifecycle of deployed assets.
Initial Pilot Deployment
The company expects to deploy approximately 200 robotic units in Irvine, California, as part of an initial pilot program with JustGo Delivery. Results from this pilot will inform broader commercial rollout strategies and potential expansion into additional enterprise and industrial applications.
Leadership Commentary
"This initiative reflects our disciplined approach to expanding Phoenix Motor beyond traditional vehicle manufacturing and into technology-enabled fleet services," said Denton Peng, Chairman and CEO of Phoenix Motor Inc. "By combining U.S. manufacturing, modular robotics, and a fleet-based revenue model, we are positioning EdisonFuture to pursue scalable growth opportunities aligned with long-term automation trends."About Phoenix Motor Inc.