OpenMind, a US-based AI software startup, is partnering with Chinese robotics firms to help them navigate complex global markets. The company’s open-source platform, OM1, acts as a universal operating system for robots, enabling seamless integration across hardware platforms.

This collaboration aims to bridge China’s hardware dominance with Silicon Valley’s regulatory expertise. Unitree Robotics and UBTech Robotics are among the Chinese firms leveraging OpenMind’s infrastructure to enter US and European markets. By localizing data storage and cloud infrastructure, OpenMind helps clients comply with strict privacy laws while maintaining competitive agility.