ADLINK and Noble Machines Partner on Edge AI for Heavy-Industry Robots

March 12, 2026
ADLINK Technology has signed a strategic alliance with Noble Machines to combine edge AI computing with whole-body robotic control systems, targeting industrial sectors such as manufacturing and energy.

ADLINK Technology has entered a strategic alliance with Noble Machines to develop edge AI-powered general-purpose robots for heavy industries, announced in a press release.

The agreement, titled “Strategic Alliance and Joint Development Agreement,” combines ADLINK’s high-performance Edge AI computing platforms with Noble Machines’ Autonomy Stack and AI-Driven Whole-Body Control systems. The collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment and scalability of general-purpose robots capable of handling heavy payloads in challenging industrial environments.

The partnership supports ADLINK’s broader robotics strategy by integrating its edge computing solutions into next-generation robotic systems. The companies plan to target industries including manufacturing, mining, construction, energy, petrochemicals, and public utilities, where physically demanding or hazardous work remains a major challenge.

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