Neolix took centre stage at the inaugural LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong, positioning its L4 autonomous logistics platform as the first true “Physical AI” solution to achieve commercial scale. With more than 200 million autonomous kilometres logged and single‑city fleets exceeding 2,000 vehicles, the company claims its technology delivers directly measurable efficiency, safety and return‑on‑investment.

Global Supply‑Chain Context

Rising delivery costs and chronic labour shortages are pressuring supply chains worldwide. Autonomous logistics has moved beyond pilot projects to become a viable B2B model, where routes are fixed, outcomes are quantifiable, and ROI is transparent—unlike humanoid robots or robotaxi services that still wrestle with consumer‑facing uncertainties.

Strategic Push in the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as Neolix’s primary proving ground. Real‑world quick‑commerce and dense urban delivery use‑cases allow the firm to test large‑scale deployments under commercial conditions. Saudi Arabia, through local partnerships, represents the next logical step. “The question in the region is no longer ‘Can autonomous logistics work?’ It is ‘How fast can we scale it?’” said Executive President Will Zhao.

Robotics‑as‑a‑Service: The “Uber Moment” for Logistics

Neolix’s RaaS model lets multiple retailers and logistics operators share a single autonomous fleet across varied routes and time windows. This shifts cost structures from per‑vehicle to per‑parcel economics, unlocking Physical AI for mid‑size businesses that previously could not afford dedicated fleets. “One RoboVan should not serve just one operator,” Zhao emphasized, underscoring a future where intelligent fleets serve many shippers simultaneously.

Collaboration & Future Outlook

Organised by Tahaluf and jointly convened by Hong Kong’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, LEAP East bridges two of the world’s fastest‑moving innovation corridors. Zhao added, “Trust isn’t built through demos—it’s built through results. Hong Kong sits at the nexus of deep manufacturing in China, Gulf capital demand, and global consumer standards, making international cooperation essential for the next‑generation logistics infrastructure.”