Faraday Future Expands Beyond Vehicles With Launch of FF EAI-Robotics, Unveiling Humanoid and Quadruped Robots at NADA 2026
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.has taken a decisive step beyond electric vehicles, officially entering the fast-emerging embodied artificial intelligence (EAI) robotics market. The California-based company announced the formation of its new subsidiary, FF EAI-Robotics Inc., alongside the global debut of its first lineup of humanoid and quadruped robots at the 2026 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas.
The launch marks a major strategic expansion for Faraday Future, positioning the company at the intersection of intelligent vehicles, robotics, and AI-driven productivity systems. With this move, FF aims to become the first company in North America to simultaneously deliver both humanoid and quadruped robots, with initial deliveries targeted for the end of February.
A New Chapter: From Intelligent Vehicles to Intelligent Robots
Since its inception, Faraday Future has framed its vision around the idea of the “vehicle as a robot.” The launch of FF EAI-Robotics represents the next evolution of that concept—extending AI, autonomy, and intelligent interaction beyond vehicles and into physical, embodied machines designed to work alongside humans.
The company introduced three distinct robotic platforms:
- FF Futurist – a full-size professional humanoid robot
- FF Master – an athletic, action-oriented humanoid robot
- FX Aegis – a quadruped robot designed for security, inspection, and companionship
Together, these products form the foundation of Faraday Future’s dual-track growth strategy, combining EAI vehicles and EAI robotics as complementary engines for long-term expansion.
NADA 2026: A Strategic Debut
Unveiling the robotics lineup at NADA was a deliberate choice. Faraday Future sees strong alignment between automotive retail channels and the future distribution of robotics products. By introducing its robots to dealers, fleet operators, and industry stakeholders at one of the auto industry’s most influential events, FF underscored its belief that tomorrow’s dealerships will evolve into “intelligent terminal operators”—selling and servicing both vehicles and intelligent machines.
The company also revealed its “Three-in-One FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Strategy,” built around:
- EAI Devices – humanoid and quadruped robots as physical intelligent terminals
- EAI Brain & Open Platform – AI models, open-source systems, and developer ecosystems
- EAI Decentralized Data Factory – localized, compliant data generation and optimization
This ecosystem approach mirrors Faraday Future’s broader Auto Industry Bridge model, emphasizing regulatory compliance, localized data processing, and scalable global deployment.
Early Market Traction and Preorders
Faraday Future reported strong early interest in its robotics offerings. As of the announcement, more than 1,200 EAI Robotics units were covered by non-binding, non-refundable paid B2B deposits, representing an encouraging start for the company’s robotics ambitions.
The company also opened paid preorders and direct sales, with the goal of achieving deliveries within the same month—an aggressive timeline that reflects FF’s confidence in its supply chain and manufacturing readiness. Some B2C preorders were placed by compensated co-creation partners participating in early ecosystem development.
Why Robotics, and Why Now?
According to Faraday Future, the robotics business offers several advantages compared with traditional automotive programs:
- Lower capital intensity than vehicle manufacturing
- Shorter development and delivery cycles
- Faster path to positive operating cash flow
Advances in large language models, AI compute platforms, battery technology, and world-modeling systems have significantly reduced barriers that previously limited robotics commercialization. FF believes these converging technologies have brought the industry to a tipping point where large-scale deployment is finally viable.
Founder and Global Co-CEO YT Jia described the launch as a defining moment for the company.
Today marks a pivotal and exciting point in FF’s history—one that we’ve been planning for some time,” Jia said. “Working alongside humans, we believe embodied AI robots will help reshape productivity models and drive a new leap forward through human–machine symbiosis.
FF Futurist: A Professional-Grade Humanoid Robot
The FF Futurist is positioned as a full-size, professional humanoid robot designed for real-world work environments. Faraday Future aims for it to become one of the first humanoid robots in the U.S. to reach mass production and commercial delivery.
Powered by NVIDIA’s Orin computing platform, FF Futurist delivers up to 200 TOPS of AI performance, with support for continuous upgrades. Its perception system integrates high-resolution cameras, fisheye cameras, RGB-D sensors, 3D LiDAR, and tactile feedback, enabling detailed environmental awareness.
The robot features:
- 28 high-performance motors
- Peak torque of up to 500 Nm
- 3-hour operating time with hot-swappable batteries
- Natural interaction in up to 50 languages
- Customizable facial display for adaptive engagement
Designed to scale across industries, FF Futurist is envisioned as a multilingual concierge in hotels and museums, a professional sales advisor in dealerships and real estate, a stage host at events, and a research or teaching assistant in academic settings. Over time, FF plans to extend its role into homes and factories.
FF Master: An Athletic, Everyday Companion
The FF Master humanoid robot targets a broader range of consumer and educational use cases. With 30 degrees of freedom, it emphasizes agility, interaction, and adaptability.
Rather than functioning solely as an AI assistant, FF Master is positioned as a true everyday companion—capable of interacting with children, assisting older family members, monitoring homes remotely, and learning new skills over time.
In professional environments, FF Master can serve as a “Chief Interaction Officer” at events, a lab assistant in research facilities, or a hands-on training partner. Its flexibility allows it to evolve into roles such as personal trainer, outdoor companion, or mobile learning assistant.
FX Aegis: A Quadruped Built for Security and Mobility
The FX Aegis quadruped robot brings embodied AI into security, inspection, and high-risk environments. With peak joint torque of 48 Nm, it can overcome obstacles up to 13 inches high and navigate slopes of up to 40 degrees.
Aegis supports Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity, with options for remote operation in areas with limited network coverage. Its modular design allows expansion with LiDAR, depth cameras, robotic arms, fire-suppression tools, and other task-specific equipment.
Key use cases include:
- Security patrols in factories and campuses
- Emergency response and hazardous environments
- Asset inventory and logistics support
- Outdoor assistance and mobile companionship
Pricing, Sales, and Service Model
Faraday Future announced competitive pricing for its robotics lineup:
- FF Futurist – starting at $34,990
- FF Master – starting at $19,990
- FX Aegis – starting at $2,499
Optional Ecosystem Skill Packages are priced at $5,000, $3,000, and $1,000 respectively, depending on the model. FF is also exploring financing, leasing, and rental options, reflecting its intent to lower adoption barriers.
After-sales support will include OTA software updates and remote technical services, aligning with the company’s software-defined product philosophy.
Building a Human–Machine Productivity Ecosystem
Under the brand slogan “Solving real-world problems with EAI, and building a civilization of human–machine symbiotic productivity,” FF EAI-Robotics aims to position robots not as novelties, but as practical productivity tools.
The company introduced its “6-3-3 Industry Applications & Practical Value” framework, covering:
- Six commercial and public-service scenarios
- Three family service scenarios
- Three industrial applications
This structure reflects FF’s focus on immediate, real-world deployment rather than speculative use cases.
Redefining Dealerships With FF Par
Faraday Future also highlighted FF Par, its co-creation partner ecosystem, which reimagines the traditional dealership model. Instead of relying solely on one-time sales, partners participate in ongoing user operations and intelligent terminal ecosystems.
Under this model, dealers become stakeholders—sharing in long-term value creation across vehicles, robots, and services. FF believes this approach could revitalize U.S. automotive dealerships while creating a scalable sales network for robotics.
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