RALEIGH, NC – February 19, 2026 – twAIn Robotics, the groundbreaking standards initiative unifying AI and robotics communication protocols, today announced that Quasi Robotics has joined as its first board member. This historic partnership marks a significant milestone in the robotics industry’s evolution toward open, interoperable standards for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and intelligent automation systems.
As the founding board member of twAIn Robotics, Quasi Robotics brings deep expertise in autonomous mobile robotics and AI-driven automation to help establish industry-wide standards for robotics billing, telemetry, and connectivity. The company has committed to implementing the twAIn Robotics Billing API in its flagship Model C2 AMR platform, with rollout scheduled for March 2026.
Addressing Critical Industry Challenges
The robotics industry currently faces significant barriers to widespread adoption, including the fragmentation created by proprietary APIs unique to each manufacturer. Every robot brand maintains its own communication protocol, leading to inconsistent telemetry formats, integration complexity, and challenges in fleet management and billing automation. The twAIn Robotics initiative directly addresses these pain points by establishing open, standardized specifications for robot-to-system communication.
twAIn Robotics Billing API: Enabling Robot-as-a-Service
The twAIn Robotics Billing API represents a lightweight, standardized JSON-based protocol for collecting telemetry data essential for billing and fleet management. The API tracks critical metrics including:
• Distance traveled and route efficiency
• Tasks completed and delivery confirmations
• Energy consumption and battery performance
• Operational uptime and maintenance intervals
• Real-time status and location data
By providing a direct communication standard, the API enables simple data collection and seamless integration with financial services platforms, supporting Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription models and usage-based billing frameworks. This standardization allows robotics OEMs, leasing companies, and end users to monetize robotic deployments effectively while maintaining interoperability across diverse robot platforms.
“The robotics industry is ready for standardization, and Quasi Robotics is proud to be the first to commit to this vision, said Vladimir Lebedev, CEO of Quasi Robotics. “Our Model C2 platform was built with connectivity and intelligence at its core, making it the perfect foundation for implementing the TWAIN Billing API. By adopting open standards, we’re enabling our customers and partners to deploy AMRs with confidence, knowing their systems will integrate seamlessly with financial platforms, fleet management tools, and future innovations. This is about eliminating the silos that have held back robotics adoption and empowering businesses to scale automation efficiently.”
“Quasi Robotics joining as our twAIn Robotics founding board member validates the transformative potential of open standards in the robotics ecosystem, said Joseph Odore, President of TWAIN Working Group. “Their commitment to implementing the TWAIN Billing API demonstrates that robotics manufacturers recognize the value of interoperability and standardization. Just as TWAIN revolutionized document scanning by eliminating proprietary driver dependencies, twAIn Robotics will enable the robotics industry to move beyond fragmented APIs and embrace universal communication protocols. This partnership is the beginning of a movement that will accelerate automation adoption across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, education, and beyond.”
About Quasi Robotics
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, Quasi Robotics develops advanced autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling and intralogistic transport across life sciences, manufacturing, education, and commercial sectors. The company’s proprietary Q.AI Intelligence software provides dynamic route planning, reliable navigation, and instant obstacle avoidance, coupled with quick deployment and intuitive user control interfaces. Quasi Robotics’ flagship Model C2 platform features 16 proximity sensors, six floor sensors, rear-wheel drive stability, and 16-hour battery runtime with 2-hour fast charging. With a commitment to customer-centric solutions and connectivity-first design, Quasi empowers businesses with intelligent, on-demand material transport that improves efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances workplace safety. For more information, visit quasi.ai.
About TWAIN Working Group and twAIn Robotics
Founded in 1992, the TWAIN Working Group is a nonprofit association of industry leaders dedicated to creating standards that benefit multiple industries. TWAIN’s mission of “Promoting Standards for Secure Image Data” drives ongoing development to incorporate future technologies including robotics, AI, content authenticity, and RISC-V processing.
twAIn Robotics, launched at TWAIN Converge 2025, extends TWAIN’s 30+ year legacy of eliminating proprietary barriers by establishing open, interoperable standards for robotics connectivity, telemetry, and billing. The initiative applies proven technologies including TWAIN Direct, PDF/R, C2PA, secure transmission protocols, and blockchain networks to serve robotics OEMs, integrators, financial services providers, and end users across diverse industries. Weekly technical meetings advance specifications that enable businesses to confidently deploy robotic and AI solutions that scale, adapt to emerging technologies, and deliver measurable strategic, operational, and financial value. For more information, visit TWAINRobotics.org.