Mint Inc. Launches Joint Venture to Dominate Consumer Robotics with B.Duck NAVI AI Companion
May 28, 2026
Disclosures underscore that actual results may differ and investors should consult Mint’s SEC filings for additional information.
The JV governance includes shareholder consent rights for major matters, transfer restrictions, and pre-emptive rights on future share issuances.
B.Duck NAVI is planned as the inaugural AI companion robot, featuring autonomous navigation, emotional AI, voice interaction, intelligent learning, and household assistance.
Forward-looking statements acknowledge risks and uncertainties, with guidance to review Mint’s SEC filings for a full risk factor overview.
Mint Inc. establishes Rice Robotics AGI Holding Limited as a joint venture to push into the consumer robotics market, building on the FLOKI Minibot M1 development.
The JV is initially targeting Asian markets with operations set to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Governance provisions cover significant matters requiring shareholder consent, along with transfer controls and pre-emptive rights on new issuances.
B.Duck NAVI aims to leverage B.Duck’s brand and fan base to accelerate consumer adoption and shift Mint from B2B to B2C in family-oriented markets.
The product name reflects navigation features and the B.Duck branding to ease adoption, targeting families and children.
Leveraging B.Duck IP is intended to reduce adoption barriers and appeal to families, especially children.
B.Duck NAVI will make its global debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas in May 2026, signaling a high-profile launch.
The Licensing Expo debut at Mandalay Bay showcases the product as a flagship for the new venture and aims at a global licensing platform.
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markets.businessinsider.com • May 28, 2026
Mint’s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas
The Manila Times • May 28, 2026
Mint and Rice Robotics Launch Joint Venture to Expand AI Companion Robot Business with HK$15M in funding
The Manila Times • May 28, 2026
Mint’s New JV Rice Robotics AGI Integrates Fan-Favorite B.Duck IP for Companion Robot Debut at Licensing Expo Las Vegas