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automotiveJune 12, 2026

Reka and Moonvalley Merge to Advance Physical AI in ASEAN

Reka's acquisition of Moonvalley brings top AI talent to accelerate physical AI, with significant implications for Southeast Asian factories.

Reka and Moonvalley: A New Era for Physical AI in ASEAN Factories \\[10pt] In a move that could reshape the landscape of industrial automation, Reka, a leading AI company, has acquired Moonvalley, a team of highly skilled AI researchers and engineers. This strategic merger aims to accelerate the development of advanced models and infrastructure for the physical AI era, which holds immense potential for factories across Southeast Asia. \\[10pt] The combined team, now part of Reka, includes notable figures such as Mateusz Malinowski, PhD, and Mikołaj Bińkowski, PhD, both former key contributors to Google’s Veo project. Their expertise will be instrumental in developing the World Language Action Model (WLAM), a cutting-edge model trained on egocentric and other physical-world data. WLAM is designed to perceive and act in the real world, generating high-fidelity multimodal outputs and translating complex perceptions into actionable robotic execution. \\[10pt] For factories in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, this advancement in physical AI means more efficient and intelligent automation. Imagine robots that can understand and interact with their environment in real-time, performing tasks with precision and adaptability. This technology can significantly reduce operational costs, improve productivity, and enhance safety. For example, in automotive manufacturing, robots equipped with WLAM can perform intricate assembly tasks, while in electronics, they can handle delicate components with greater accuracy. \\[10pt] Reka’s mission is to develop AI that can reason, simulate, and act in the physical world, addressing some of the most complex real-world challenges. The company operates across four key pillars: Reka Labs, focused on research and development; Reka Infer, providing inference infrastructure and APIs for multimodal AI; Reka Vision, a video processing platform; and Reka Claru, offering training data for physical AI. \\[10pt] As Reka continues to expand its capabilities, it is actively seeking talented individuals in research, engineering, and product development. Enterprise partners interested in early access to Reka’s platforms can contact the team directly. For more information, visit [reka.ai](http://reka.ai). \\[10pt] **Takeaway for Factory Buyers:** The integration of Reka and Moonvalley marks a significant step forward in the development of physical AI. For factory buyers in ASEAN, this means access to more advanced, reliable, and versatile automation solutions. Investing in these technologies can lead to substantial improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and overall operational excellence. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring how Reka’s innovations can benefit your factory.

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Editorial rewrite by ASEAN Machine team, based on public reporting from Engineering.com, with added ASEAN manufacturing context.

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