Hong Kong/New York, May 6, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trollee Holdings Limited, a leader in AI-powered smart retail solutions, and AIMO Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based commercial robotics company, today announced that they have signed a Merge Framework Agreement. The combined entity will integrate smart retail technology with autonomous robotics to deliver end-to-end intelligent automation for retail, commercial facilities, smart cities and environmental monitoring.
The transaction creates a unified platform that includes two strategic layers:
- Smart Retail & In‑Store AI (Trollee): Trollee provides AI-powered smart shopping carts, real-time customer analytics, edge-based intelligent advertising and seamless payment solutions for major retail chains in Asia and Europe.
- Autonomous Robotics (AIMO): AIMO designs AI-powered outdoor patrol robots for shopping malls, real estate and facilities management, public safety and open area surveillance, with flagship models purpose-built for real-world commercial environments.
“We are combining two complementary technological strengths into one,” said Thim S Chiew, Global CEO of Trollee Holdings Limited. “Trollee brings the retail intelligence layer that understands customers and optimizes operations. AIMO provides the physical autonomous presence that acts on these insights – from automated security and inventory monitoring to customer support inside and outside the store. Together we have the complete retail automation stack.”
The merger benefits several fast-growing industries where retail intelligence and robotics come together:
Vertical synergy
Smart Retail Trollee’s in-store AI + AIMO’s facility patrol robots for automated security, inventory monitoring and customer support.
Smart Cities and Public Spaces AIMO’s autonomous patrol robots for surveillance, hazard detection and facility management, enhanced by Trollee’s edge-based customer analytics for adjacent public spaces.
Environmental Monitoring AIMO’s autonomous outdoor platforms for remote data collection, combined with Trollee’s real-time sensing capabilities.
Commercial Facilities and Logistics AIMO’s tailor-made robotic solutions for property management and security, integrated with Trollee’s asset tracking and smart retail platform.
“Retail is shifting to AI-driven, frictionless experiences, and Trollee is leading the way,” said Ricky Lei of AIMO. “By joining forces with AIMO autonomous robotics, we extend that intelligence beyond the shopping cart to the entire physical environment of the store, the parking lot and the surrounding facility. This merger creates a seamless loop of data, insight and action.”
Transaction terms and offering plans
The framework agreement for the merger has been signed. Following the completion of the merger, the combined company plans to pursue a listing on the Nasdaq stock market, either through a direct listing or through a reverse takeover (RTO) of an existing publicly traded entity. The parties are evaluating the most efficient path to becoming a publicly traded company while continuing to execute their integrated business strategy.
The merged company will operate in North America, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, South America, the Middle East and South Africa, leveraging Trollee’s established retail footprint in Asia and Europe, and AIMO’s strong robotics market presence in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific, with accelerated expansion into these newly added high-growth regions
Our vision is an intelligent, autonomous retail ecosystem where real-time data and physical robotics work together as one,” said Ricky Lei. “This merger creates a leader positioned to define the future of smart spaces, and our planned listing on Nasdaq will provide the platform to accelerate that vision globally.”
About Trollee Holdings Limited
Trollee Holdings Limited is a leading smart retail technology company that is revolutionizing the retail experience with AI-powered smart shopping carts, edge-based customer analytics, intelligent advertising and seamless checkout. The company works with major retail chains in China, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and France, and is expanding into Japan, South America, the Middle East and South Africa.
About AIMO
AIMO is a Hong Kong-based robotics company specializing in AI-powered autonomous mobile platforms for outdoor commercial environments. The flagship models are purpose-built for shopping center management, public safety and surveillance, property and facilities management and open space patrol, with tailor-made solutions tailored to the needs of enterprises. AIMO is actively deploying its solutions across Asia and entering new markets including Japan, South America, the Middle East and South Africa.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the proposed merger and the future performance of the combined company, including the intention to list on Nasdaq via direct listing or RTO. Actual results may differ due to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, market conditions and other factors. There can be no assurance that the merger will be completed on the terms described or occur at all, or that a listing will occur.
Media contact:
Mr. Ricky Lee
E-mail: [email protected]
