Mint (MIMI) shares surge 25.67% premarket after unveiling FLOKI Minibot M1, boosting joint venture funding to HK$15M for Asia Pacific robotics market entry.

Mint (NASDAQ: MIMI) surged 25.67% in premarket trading following the announcement of its FLOKI Minibot M1 AI companion robot prototype and strategic expansion into the Asia Pacific consumer robotics market. The company revealed a collaboration with Rice Robotics to produce up to 800 units by Q1 2026 and increased joint venture funding from HK$10 million to HK$15 million. The prototype, showcased at the 2026 British Education Training and Technology Show, features advanced AI-driven capabilities tailored for education, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. This move underscores Mint’s pivot toward AI and robotics, aligning with the rapidly growing “Physical AI” market. The development signals strong commercial potential and operational scalability, positioning the stock for growth amid heightened investor confidence in its diversified strategy.