{"id":968117,"date":"2026-05-28T08:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T08:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:53:09","slug":"mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <br \/>\n          <\/b><br \/>\n        <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <b>Hong Kong, May  28, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <\/b>\u00a0Mint Incorporation Limited (\u201cMint\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cGroup\u201d, NASDAQ: MIMI)<\/b>, a Hong Kong-based company strategically focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and an established business interior design and fit-out works provider, today announced a major step forward in its robotics business expansion. Following the successful delivery of FLOKI Minibot M1, the Group has established a new joint venture with Rice Robotics Holdings Limited (\u201cRice Robotics\u201d) \u2014\u00a0<b>Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited<\/b>\u00a0(\u201cRice Robotics AGI\u201d). The joint venture has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (\u201cMOU\u201d) with certain subsidiaries of <b>B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited<\/b> (\u201cB.Duck Semk\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cB.Duck Group\u201d, HKEX: 2250), the owner of Hong Kong&#8217;s iconic original intellectual property (IP) character B.Duck, to commence the launch of a new AI companion robot, <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b>, which will make its global debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Under the MOU, B.Duck Semk will, subject to the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement, grant Rice Robotics AGI an IP license for the development and commercialization of AI companion robots featuring the B.Duck character. The collaboration is intended to create a deep strategic partnership that begins with IP licensing and expand into broader co-development initiatives over time.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Under the proposed collaboration, <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> is planned as the joint venture\u2019s inaugural AI companion robot model. Its name, derived from the word \u201cnavigation,\u201d underscores its autonomous walking functionality. The robot integrates AI-powered emotional companionship, voice interaction, intelligent learning, and daily life assistance, designed as an intelligent daily companion for family consumers. This collaboration will mark Mint\u2019s strategic move to expand its robotics business from business-to-business (B2B) into the business-to-consumer (B2C) market, fully embracing the growth potential of AI companion robots.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Photo Caption<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\" \/>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <i>B.Duck NAVI<\/i><br \/>\n        <\/b><br \/>\n        <i> is planned as the first flagship product under the newly formed joint venture, Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited, representing Mint\u2019s strategic move to expand its robotics business from B2B into the B2C market.<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Mr. Damian Chan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Mint<\/b>, said: \u201cFollowing the successful delivery of the first prototype of the AI companion robot FLOKI Minibot M1, co-developed with Rice Robotics, we have recognized the immense potential of AI companion robots. To accelerate our expansion, we have established Rice Robotics AGI with Rice Robotics, with Mint contributing approximately HK$15,000,000 to drive its development. This joint venture is Mint\u2019s key vehicle for extending its robotics business from the commercial sector into the mass consumer space. <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> will be the very first deliverable of this strategic layout. We are also extremely excited to collaborate with B.Duck Group, a true icon of Hong Kong\u2019s original IP scene. Leveraging B.Duck\u2019s deeply ingrained brand influence and extensive fan base, <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> will effectively lower the barrier to consumer adoption of AI robots and accelerate our penetration into the parent-child and family consumer market. Unlike FLOKI Minibot M1, which was primarily aimed at commercial applications and enterprise clients, <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> was designed with the consumer market in mind \u2014 combining B.Duck\u2019s iconic and endearing image with advanced AI and autonomous navigation technology, targeting home settings and younger consumers, with the aim of opening up the mass market for emotional companionship needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Mr. Victor Lee, Founder of Rice Robotics and Chief Executive Officer of Rice Robotics AGI<\/b>, said: \u201cRice Robotics AGI was created to accelerate the building of consumer-ready AI robots that people genuinely want in their daily lives. <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> is positioned to be the first expression of this mission \u2014 combining a beloved IP with real autonomous navigation and interactive AI capabilities. We\u2019re excited to debut <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> at Licensing Expo Las Vegas, which will represent a meaningful step toward making companion robots accessible to more families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Mr. Ha Lam Hui, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of B.Duck Semk<\/b>, said: \u201cB.Duck has been a beloved part of Hong Kong\u2019s creative culture for over two decades. This collaboration with Rice Robotics AGI marks a pivotal moment \u2014 the first time our iconic character steps into the world of AI companion robotics. What begins as an IP licensing partnership envisioned under the MOU is built on a foundation for much deeper strategic cooperation. By combining B.Duck\u2019s proven brand equity and fan base across Asia with Rice Robotics AGI\u2019s autonomous navigation and emotional AI technology, we are creating something genuinely new: an AI companion that families will welcome into their homes not as a gadget, but as a friend.\u00a0<b>B.Duck NAVI\u00a0<\/b>embodies our shared vision \u2014 making emotional AI companionship warm, accessible, and joyful. We are proud to debut this product at Licensing Expo Las Vegas, a global stage where the world\u2019s most influential brands come together, and we look forward to bringing\u00a0<b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b>\u00a0to families across Asia and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>B.Duck NAVI<\/b> will make its debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas, scheduled for 19\u201321 May 2026 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center \u2014 the world\u2019s largest and most influential brand licensing event, attracting leading IP licensors and licensees from around the world annually.<\/p>\n<p>The MOU is non-binding and is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <i>&#8211; End-<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>About Mint Incorporation Limited <\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Mint Incorporation Limited (NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong-Kong based enterprise listed on NASDAQ, specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and interior design. Through its subsidiary, Aspiration X Limited, Mint delivers intelligent robotics and facility management solutions to enterprises, real estate, shopping centers, government agencies, and more. Mint also operates Matter International Limited, providing professional interior design and renovation services. With a focus on innovation and practical applications, Mint is committed to enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality of life across industries.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company\u2019s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as \u201capproximates,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201chopes,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cmay\u201d or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results, and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results disclosed in the Company\u2019s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d).<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\n            <b><br \/>\n              <u>Media Enquiries<\/u><br \/>\n            <\/b>\n          <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\n            <b>Strategic Financial Relations Limited<\/b>\n          <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Vicky Lee<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Tel: (852) 2864 4834<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Rachel Ko<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Tel: (852) 2114 2370<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:rachel.ko@sprg.com.hk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">rachel.ko@sprg.com.hk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Cherrie Man<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Tel: (852) 2864 4846<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:cherrie.man@sprg.com.hk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">cherrie.man@sprg.com.hk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" style=\"vertical-align: top\">\n            <b>B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited Investor Relations<\/b>\n          <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top\">Kai Wong<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">Tel: (852) 2469 9599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:bduckir@semk.net\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">bduckir@semk.net<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcyODE2MSM3NjI1ODQ2IzUwMDEzMTQ1OA==\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/OWMyNzFkZmYtZmRjNC00NjUxLThhOGQtNzlkZTUxZWRhYzlhLTUwMDEzMTQ1OC0yMDI2LTA1LTI4LWVu\/tiny\/Mint-Inc-Ltd.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; \u00a0Mint Incorporation Limited (\u201cMint\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cGroup\u201d, NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong Kong-based company strategically focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and an established business interior design and fit-out works provider, today announced a major step forward in its robotics business expansion. Following the successful delivery of FLOKI Minibot M1, the Group has established a new joint venture with Rice Robotics Holdings Limited (\u201cRice Robotics\u201d) \u2014\u00a0Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited\u00a0(\u201cRice Robotics AGI\u201d). The joint venture has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (\u201cMOU\u201d) with certain subsidiaries of B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited (\u201cB.Duck Semk\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cB.Duck Group\u201d, HKEX: 2250), the owner of &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-968117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hong Kong, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; \u00a0Mint Incorporation Limited (\u201cMint\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cGroup\u201d, NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong Kong-based company strategically focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and an established business interior design and fit-out works provider, today announced a major step forward in its robotics business expansion. Following the successful delivery of FLOKI Minibot M1, the Group has established a new joint venture with Rice Robotics Holdings Limited (\u201cRice Robotics\u201d) \u2014\u00a0Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited\u00a0(\u201cRice Robotics AGI\u201d). 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Following the successful delivery of FLOKI Minibot M1, the Group has established a new joint venture with Rice Robotics Holdings Limited (\u201cRice Robotics\u201d) \u2014\u00a0Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited\u00a0(\u201cRice Robotics AGI\u201d). The joint venture has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (\u201cMOU\u201d) with certain subsidiaries of B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited (\u201cB.Duck Semk\u201d, together with its subsidiaries, the \u201cB.Duck Group\u201d, HKEX: 2250), the owner of &hellip; Continue reading \"Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas\"","og_url":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/","og_site_name":"Market Newsdesk","article_published_time":"2026-05-28T12:53:09+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcyODE2MSM3NjI1ODQ2IzUwMDEzMTQ1OA==","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"author":"Newsdesk","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Newsdesk","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/"},"author":{"name":"Newsdesk","@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/#\/schema\/person\/482f27a394d4fda80ecb5499e519d979"},"headline":"Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas","datePublished":"2026-05-28T12:53:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/"},"wordCount":1226,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcyODE2MSM3NjI1ODQ2IzUwMDEzMTQ1OA==","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/","url":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mints-new-jv-rice-robotics-agi-integrates-fan-favorite-b-duck-ip-for-companion-robot-debut-at-licensing-expo-las-vegas\/","name":"Mint\u2019s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas - 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