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Mistral launches first robotics model in physical AI push

By Thomson Reuters Jul 8, 2026 | 10:45 AM

July 8 (Reuters) – Paris-based Mistral AI on Wednesday unveiled ​its first robotics ‌model as Europe’s leading AI company pushes into factories, warehouses and ‌industrial ​automation.

The launch ⁠follows Mistral’s acquisition ⁠of Austria’s Emmi AI in May and comes months ​after Paris-based startup Genesis AI unveiled ⁠a ⁠broader robotics model ​with navigation and manipulation ​capabilities.

• Robostral Navigate enables ‌robot navigation using a single camera

• System does ⁠not require lidar, advanced sensors or multiple-camera setups

• Designed ⁠to ‌work with ⁠robots from different ​suppliers

• ‌Focused on navigation ​rather ⁠than object handling or manipulation

(Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk; Editing by Matt ​Scuffham)