NIO subsidiary GeniTech (Shenji) showcased self-developed chips at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. The NX9031 series targets AI applications including embodied intelligence and agent inference. This move signals a strategic expansion beyond the electric vehicle sector.
NIO aims to commercialize its semiconductor program and diversify technology applications. The NX9031X chip for intelligent driving currently powers over 300,000 NIO and Onvo vehicles. Entering the robotics market allows the company to generate new revenue streams from existing R&D.
Shenji’s product lineup now spans assisted driving, embodied intelligence, and agent inference. This expansion reflects NIO’s ambition to transition from an automaker to a broad technology provider.