Robot with 'One Brain' can control many bodies: New AI unveiled

SHANGHAI, July 21, 2026 – Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, unveiled a new artificial intelligence system at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) today. The system, called "One Brain, Multiple Embodiments," allows a single central AI to control multiple different robot bodies. Instead of each robot needing its own separate brain, the new technology uses one powerful AI "brain" that can switch between different robot forms. For example, the same AI could run a delivery robot, a cleaning robot, or a guide robot. This makes the robots more flexible and cheaper to operate. "Think of it as one mind that can inhabit many different bodies," a company spokesperson explained. "The AI learns from all its forms at once, making it smarter and faster." The announcement was the highlight of Pudu's AI Technology Day event at WAIC 2026. The company demonstrated the system controlling three different robot types at the same time, with all tasks completed smoothly. Industry analysts say this could be a major step toward more practical and affordable service robots in hotels, restaurants, and hospitals.