Mint shares surge 34.55% premarket after unveiling FLOKI Minibot M1 prototype and expanding Asia-Pacific robotics partnership.

Mint (NASDAQ: MIMI) surged 34.55% in premarket trading following the announcement of its first AI-powered companion robot, the FLOKI Minibot M1, and a strategic partnership with Rice Robotics. The prototype, showcased at the British Education Training and Technology Show, marks Mint’s entry into the Asia Pacific consumer robotics market. The company plans to deliver up to 800 units by Q1 2026 and has increased its joint venture funding to HK$15 million, reflecting confidence in commercializing the product for education, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. The CEO emphasized the robot’s personalized AI capabilities and potential to drive growth in the expanding "Physical AI" market, aligning with Mint’s strategic focus on innovation and long-term value creation. Unrelated news about a Pixel 10 deal and India’s auto industry had no material impact on the stock’s movement.