# Encord x Zander Labs brain-wave robot training data: partnership

Canonical ID: `bc6d9683-f42f-4310-98b5-bb8f0e29b5c6`

Encord and Zander Labs partnering on brain-wave-tagged training data for physical AI. Pilots at Encord San Leandro warehouse wear Zander EEG headsets while performing robot training tasks like Jenga and cable manipulation. Brain activity data used to deduce mental states like error intent and surprise for training robotics models. Trial run to evaluate if brain wave data improves model performance.

- **Type:** technology
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** reported (press-release-only)

## Parties (2)

- [Zander Labs](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/zander-labs.md) technology provider
- Encord _(off-registry)_ co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-07-26

## Sources (1)

1. https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/are-brain-waves-the-next-unlock-for-physical-ai/


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