WhalesBot unveils EliteMind robot for hands-on Physical AI learning
WhalesBot has introduced EliteMind, a modular Physical AI educational robot designed to connect digital AI learning with hands-on work in the physical world. The company says the robot will be showcased at its WhalesBot 2027 Global Product Launch Event on December 4, 2026.
- WhalesBot introduced the modular EliteMind Physical AI educational robot in September 2026.
- EliteMind connects OceanLevel digital learning with physical robot experimentation.
- W-Hong LLM powers EliteMind's perception, reasoning, interaction, and AI-driven creation.
- The robot is set to be showcased at WhalesBot's December 4, 2026 event.
- WhalesBot says it has sold more than 1 million units in over 81 countries and regions.
A robot for making AI tangible
WhalesBot defines Physical AI educational robots as learning tools that bring AI learning into the physical world. These systems can sense their surroundings, interpret information through AI models, and respond with physical actions.
The company says this approach gives students a way to program, test, and refine robot behaviors through hands-on projects. By observing how a robot responds to its environment, learners can develop a deeper understanding of how AI works while building AI literacy.
EliteMind was introduced in September 2026. WhalesBot describes it as a modular robot, although the announcement does not provide technical specifications or pricing.
Connecting digital lessons with physical experiments
WhalesBot says EliteMind is part of a broader learning journey rather than a standalone classroom device. Through OceanLevel, its AI and STEM learning platform, students can explore how intelligent systems work and develop their own AI models.
W-Hong LLM provides the intelligence behind EliteMind, powering what WhalesBot identifies as the robot's perception, reasoning, interaction, and AI-driven creation. Students can then take their digital work into the physical world, testing ideas, watching real-world responses, and refining their creations through experimentation.
The company also points to ENJOY AI competitions as an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, explore ideas, and take on additional challenges beyond the classroom.
Part of a growing educational robotics field
WhalesBot places EliteMind within a wider movement toward teaching AI through robotics and practical projects. The announcement cites UBTECH's UGOT, introduced in 2023, which combined AI vision and programming with modular robot building. It also mentions Unitree's Go2 EDU, which supports education and research in AI-driven motion control, environmental perception, and autonomous navigation.
Other examples include VEX AIM, introduced in 2025, which combines AI vision with robot programming, and FF Nova Mini, which in 2026 paired a programmable humanoid robot with introductory Physical AI courses.
“We believe every young person should have the chance to understand AI, explore their own ideas, and learn to work alongside AI to build a better world,” WhalesBot CEO Xufeng Fei said in the announcement.
WhalesBot says it is working with educators and partners worldwide to bring hands-on Physical AI learning to more young people. The company's announcement invites audiences to register for the live online event, where it plans to provide a closer look at EliteMind and discuss what comes next for its AI and STEM education work.
