Withrobot unveils NeXus Pro+ edge AI platform for industrial robotics

Withrobot, an industrial AI and robotics developer, has announced the NeXus Pro+ prototype, a multi-sensor edge AI platform scheduled for debut at the 2026 Industrial AI Expo. The platform is designed to process RGB video, thermal imaging, and acoustic data simultaneously on the factory floor to perform object detection, image segmentation, and anomaly detection.

Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 processor, the system aims to reduce latency by performing complex computations locally rather than relying on centralized cloud servers. This local processing is critical for industrial robots that require immediate decision-making capabilities. The development of NeXus Pro+ follows Withrobot's selection for the ‘Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2026’.

Physical field computation for the platform relies on Withrobot’s Chameleon, a compact, low-power AI edge board. The company is currently undergoing rigorous validation testing of processing performance and latency metrics to inform the development of future proprietary AI boards and industrial robot product lines, including the WiralBot 2026 mobile inspection robot and the StationBot 2026 monitoring solution.