RLWRLD Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-21 - Research Publication - RLWRLD coauthors FRED world-action model with released checkpoints - Action prediction uses future representations from one denoising step rather than iterative video generation. Physical Franka Research 3 experiments use a Robotiq 2F-85 gripper; OpenArm experiments test human–robot co-training. Released training and… - source: arxiv.org
• 2026-10-20 - Research Publication - RLWRLD-coauthored VPM jointly models video and 3D point motion - The initial VPM-Data release provides 10,000 simulation clips across tabletop manipulation and urban dynamics. VP-WorldBench evaluates forecasting across simulated and real settings; public implementation code accompanies the work. Point supervision improves… - source: arxiv.org
• 2026-10-08 - Demonstration - RLWRLD plans public robot-serving trial in Otemachi - The trial is scheduled for October 15–16 on Otemachi Nakadori during WELLNESS WEEKS. Robots will use the RLDX-1 foundation model; empty containers will be collected from designated table positions. RLWRLD will provide the robots and handle prechecks… - source: prtimes.jp
• 2026-09-18 - Partnership - RLWRLD and CJ Logistics deepen logistics Physical AI partnership - CJ Logistics will define automation requirements and performance criteria using operating data from parcel, fulfilment and cold-chain workflows. RLWRLD will lead development of the robot foundation model and Physical AI software, including perception and… - source: cjnews.cj.net
• 2026-09-03 - Deployment - CJ Logistics deploys two humanoids in Olive Young fulfilment - The robots insert cushioning material into shipping boxes during packing. The live system combines ROBOTIS hardware, Aidin Robotics hands and RLWRLD robot foundation-model technology. CJ plans to extend the programme toward picking, sorting, inspection and… - source: cjlogistics.com
• 2026-05-15 - Deployment - RLWRLD uses MANUS gloves in industrial dexterity data collection - The programme records real work such as textile folding, warehouse handling and convenience-store tasks. The gloves capture finger articulation for teleoperation, simulation or dataset-collection pipelines. RLWRLD described a data-collection workflow without… - source: manus-meta.com
• 2026-05-07 - Product Launch - RLWRLD launches RLDX-1 foundation model for five-finger robotic hands - RLWRLD unveiled RLDX-1 as a dexterity-first robotics foundation model for high-degree-of-freedom robot hands. The model is designed for dexterous manipulation across single-arm, dual-arm, and humanoid embodiments, including systems equipped with five-finger… - source: rlwrld.ai
• 2026-02-25 - Funding - RLWRLD raises $26M Seed 2, taking total funding to $41M - Seed round; total funding $41M (Seed 1 ~$15M, Seed 2 ~$26M) Investors: Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, CJ Logistics, Kakao Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae Asset – Emart Investment Fund I, Hyosung Ventures, Smilegate Investment, T… - source: globenewswire.com
• 2025-11-26 - Partnership - RLWRLD partners with Microsoft to accelerate industrial robotics AI development and deployment - RLWRLD entered a partnership with Microsoft centered on Azure for robotics AI model development and scaling The collaboration includes joint proof-of-concept work and commercialization efforts across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and hospitality in Asia… - source: globenewswire.com
• 2025-08-18 - Product Launch - WIRobotics unveils ALLEX upper-body humanoid platform - The 15-degree-of-freedom hand responds to forces as small as 100 gram-force without tactile sensors. One hand can carry more than three kilograms across the workspace. A strategic partnership with RLWRLD will develop the robot’s intelligence. - source: prnewswire.com
• 2025-04-14 - Funding - RLWRLD raises KRW21B seed round for robotics foundation models - Hashed led the round, with Mirae Asset Venture Investment and Global Brain participating. Strategic backers named by RLWRLD included LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KDDI, ANA Holdings, Mitsui Chemicals and Shimadzu. The company described the financing as… - source: prnewswire.com