AIBotics acquires Jamaican Google partner to bring humanoid robots to Caribbean

AIBotics has signed a letter of intent to acquire Jamaica-based Google Partner NovaCore Labs and partnered with KEENON Robotics to introduce XMAN humanoid service robots to the Caribbean. The strategic moves position AIBotics, a subsidiary of Ehave, to accelerate AI and robotics adoption across the CARICOM region while establishing Jamaica as a hub for smart infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

What you should know: The acquisition gives AIBotics access to NovaCore’s established partnerships with Google Cloud, local universities, and government institutions across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

• NovaCore Labs launched Jamaica’s first Google Street View Car, which now generates approximately one million online views per week for Jamaican businesses and landmarks.
• The company has institutional partnerships with the Technology Innovation Centre at the University of Technology (UTECH) and the University of the West Indies Global Campus (UWI-GC).
• AIBotics intends to close the NovaCore acquisition before the end of 2025.

The big picture: This represents AIBotics’ broader regional expansion strategy across CARICOM nations, leveraging Jamaica’s macroeconomic stability and digital infrastructure needs.

• The World Bank notes Jamaica has demonstrated strong fiscal performance following years of reform, creating favorable conditions for digital inclusion and innovation.
• NovaCore’s projects span security, tourism, transportation, local government, and heritage initiatives supporting national modernization efforts.
• The partnership creates channels for introducing AI-powered immersive learning programs and workforce training initiatives across multiple Caribbean territories.

The robotics angle: AIBotics is partnering with KEENON Robotics to bring XMAN humanoid service robots to Jamaica, targeting complex real-world service applications.

• The robots are designed for food delivery, room service, and guest engagement in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and public spaces.
• KEENON Robotics is one of the world’s largest developers of in-service robots.
• The initiative will begin with introduction at a Jamaican university before expanding to the broader Caribbean market.

What they’re saying: Company leaders frame the moves as transformational for both regional development and business expansion.

• “This is more than an acquisition; it’s a transformational leap forward,” said Ben Kaplan, CEO of AIBotics. “With NovaCore, we gain not only a certified Google partnership and cutting-edge digital capabilities but also a launchpad to scale into one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets.”
• Gregory Moore, co-founder of NovaCore Labs, added: “Joining forces with AIBotics accelerates our vision to make the Caribbean a leader in applied AI and robotics. Together we are empowering businesses and governments to embrace intelligent systems that will define the next generation of digital infrastructure.”

Why this matters: The partnership positions Jamaica and the Caribbean as an emerging market for AI and robotics deployment, potentially serving as a model for technology adoption in developing economies.

• NovaCore’s university partnerships create pathways for introducing XR labs, AI curricula, and smart infrastructure solutions across the region.
• The initiative could establish the Caribbean as a testbed for AI-driven innovation and smart city development.
• AIBotics plans to release additional developments regarding Jamaica and CARICOM expansion in the near term.