LOS ANGELES – November 05, 2026 -- FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with California Science and Technology University (CSTU) and Boston International Business School (BIBS) covering strategic investment collaboration, developer platform work, Boston campus operations and a planned joint robotics lab. The release discloses no investment amounts or financial terms.
Three-party signing took place at FFR's New York deal closing event on October 26
Representatives of all three organizations signed at the event. FFR EAI Device Business Group President Chris Chen attended. The agreement expands an existing collaboration between the parties.
Partnership spans five initiatives from joint lab to talent programs
The MOU lists five initiatives:
- strategic investment collaboration;
- joint development of robotics developer platform capabilities;
- operational support for CSTU's Boston campus;
- the planned BIBS-FF-CSTU Joint Robotics Lab;
- new training programs for students and developers in embodied AI and robotics.
Under the MOU, the parties will "explore" joint robotics education programs, developer community support and pathways for students, researchers and entrepreneurs. The joint lab is planned as a platform for interdisciplinary research, hands-on robotics development and industry-academic collaboration. No launch date or budget is given for the lab.
FFR CEO YT Jia frames the deal as ecosystem building
Jia said the partnership links technology innovation, education, research and workforce development. CSTU President Zhigang Qin said the collaboration should open opportunities for students and researchers. BIBS Dean Liya Rong, who is also Co-Dean of the BIBS-FF-CSTU AI Robotics Institute and Head of Operations for CSTU's Boston campus, said the aim is to expand joint research and academic-industry ties.
Professor Ugoji A. Eze of the BIBS-FF AI-Robotics Institute witnessed the signing.