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Ant Group’s Ant Lingbo Partners with Damon Technology to Develop Warehouse AI

Oct 21, 2026 | By Carmela Catilo

Ant Group’s Partners with Damon Technology

China-based logistics automation company Damon Technology has partnered with Ant Lingbo, an embodied intelligence unit of Ant Group, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for industrial operations. The partnership aims to bring physical AI technology into real-world warehouse environments.

According to Damon Technology, the companies will combine Ant Lingbo’s embodied AI models with Damon’s logistics engineering expertise. They plan to jointly test, validate, and deploy the technology in operational warehouse settings.

Partnership to Advance Physical AI in Warehouses

Embodied AI enables artificial intelligence systems to perceive their surroundings and interact with the physical world through machines and robots. In logistics, this technology can support automated operations by helping robotic systems respond to real-world environments.

Through this partnership, Damon Technology and Ant Lingbo aim to connect AI model capabilities with practical warehouse automation requirements. Testing the technology in real operating environments will help the companies assess its potential industrial applications.

Ant Lingbo’s Work in Robotic Perception

Ant Lingbo has previously reported progress in robot-sensing technology designed to help robots detect glass doors and partitions and reduce collisions. This work highlights the importance of improving robotic perception in environments where obstacles may be difficult to identify.

Combining such AI capabilities with Damon Technology’s logistics engineering experience could support the development of more adaptable automation systems. However, the companies have not disclosed specific deployment timelines, investment details, or measurable performance targets for their partnership.

China’s Growing Focus on Embodied AI

The partnership comes amid growing interest in embodied AI and advanced robotics in China. Researchers and policy analysts have identified embodied intelligence as an important area of development for AI systems that can operate in physical environments.

For warehouse and logistics operations, advances in this field could create opportunities to improve automation and help robots perform tasks in changing environments. The practical impact of the Damon Technology and Ant Lingbo partnership will depend on the results of real-world testing and deployment.

About Damon Technology

Damon Technology is a China-based company specialising in logistics automation and engineering solutions. Its work focuses on technologies used in material handling, warehousing, and automated logistics systems.

About Ant Group and Ant Lingbo

About Ant Group and Ant Lingbo

Ant Group is a technology company whose business includes digital financial services and technology development. Ant Lingbo is an embodied intelligence unit of Ant Group focused on developing AI technologies for interaction with the physical world.

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