# Mobileye Acquires Humanoid Robotics Startup Mentee for $900 Million to Lead Physical AI

*2026-01-22 08:30 UTC · Technology · 1 min read*

> Mobileye acquires humanoid robotics startup Mentee for $900M in cash and stock to enter physical AI market alongside autonomous driving.

Mobileye, the Intel-backed autonomous driving company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mentee Robotics for $900 million. The deal combines $612 million in cash with up to 26.2 million shares of Mobileye stock, marking one of the largest humanoid robotics acquisitions to date.

CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua called the acquisition "the beginning of Mobileye 3.0," positioning the company to lead physical AI across autonomous driving and humanoid robotics. Mentee, led by CEO Prof. Lior Wolf, brings AI-first humanoid robot technology that will complement Mobileye's automotive-grade safety systems.

The strategic rationale centers on three synergies: improved autonomy through better scenario generalization, applying automotive-grade reliability standards to humanoid robots, and faster commercialization through Mobileye's existing manufacturing relationships. First customer deployments are targeted for 2026, with series production expected by 2028.

## Sources

- [mobileye.com](https://www.mobileye.com/news/mobileye-to-acquire-mentee-robotics-to-accelerate-physical-ai-leadership/)

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