Rice AI (RICE) is a decentralised AI and robotics platform that integrates blockchain technology with real-world robotic systems to address data scarcity and accelerate the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Powered by the RICE token, the platform incentivises global data collection through physical robots, creating a decentralised, transparent ecosystem for AI training. Launched via TokenFi and integrated with the FLOKI ecosystem, Rice AI connects robotics, decentralised infrastructure, and AI development in a unified framework.
Rice AI operates on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and uses Proof of Stake (PoS) and smart contracts to manage token functions such as staking, governance, rewards, and model access. The platform is built around a Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), which enables secure data sharing between global robotic devices and AI contributors. Real-world robots, including the FLOKI Minibot M1, collect training data for AI models. Contributors are rewarded in RICE tokens, while developers use the token to access AI models and datasets.
Rice AI supports a wide range of applications at the intersection of AI, robotics, and decentralised finance. Robot operators can monetise real-world data by sharing it through the network, while researchers and developers can access AI models using RICE tokens. The ecosystem enables staking, decentralised governance, and deflationary tokenomics. Commercial applications include robotics deployment in retail, logistics, and public venues, contributing valuable data to the AI training pool. The platform also fosters scalable growth of the AI and robotics network through token-based incentives.
Rice AI originated from Rice Robotics, a robotics company focused on solving the challenge of acquiring diverse, high-quality training data for AI systems. In 2025, the RICE token was launched via TokenFi, followed by the release of the FLOKI Minibot M1—a physical robot integrated into the Rice AI network. Backed by over $7 million in funding from investors like the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund and Audacy Ventures, Rice AI has partnered with major companies such as Nvidia, SoftBank, and 7-Eleven Japan. Today, Rice AI continues to build a decentralised global infrastructure connecting AI, robotics, and blockchain technology.