California Treasurer Visits Faraday Future, Unveils EAI Robotics Lab

Fiona Ma supports FF's efforts to build an EAI education ecosystem and expand its California footprint.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:56am

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a humanoid robot and bionic limbs, with neon cyan and magenta lights illuminating the cybernetic hardware, representing Faraday Future's innovative EAI robotics technology.Faraday Future's EAI robotics technology, supported by California's government, aims to power the next generation of intelligent machines.Lynwood Today

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma visited the headquarters of electric vehicle and robotics company Faraday Future (FF) in El Segundo, California. During the visit, Treasurer Ma and other officials, including El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel, unveiled the new FF EAI (Embodied AI) Robotics Education & Innovation Lab. This marks a significant milestone in FF's efforts to build a large-scale EAI education ecosystem in the United States.

Why it matters

As the first U.S. company to deliver both humanoid and bionic robots, as well as expand into the education market, FF's 'Device-Data-Brain' strategy is poised to make lasting contributions to California's economy and EAI ecosystem. The state's support could accelerate FF's commercial roadmap and solidify its position as a core EAI enterprise in Silicon Beach.

The details

During the visit, Treasurer Ma and Mayor Pimentel engaged in discussions with FF on several key areas, including listing FF's EAI robotics products in California government procurement catalogs, expanding access to public institutions like schools, supporting AI and EAI upgrades across education systems, and assisting with new factory site selection to scale EAI production and data infrastructure. Treasurer Ma expressed active support across these initiatives.

  • The visit took place on April 16, 2026.
  • FF unveiled the new EAI Robotics Education & Innovation Lab during the event.

The players

Fiona Ma

The California State Treasurer who visited FF's headquarters and supported the company's efforts to build an EAI education ecosystem.

Chris Pimentel

The Mayor of El Segundo, California, who attended the event alongside Treasurer Ma.

Faraday Future

A California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company that is the first U.S. company to deliver both humanoid and bionic robots, as well as expand into the education market.

David Ramirez

A representative from Lynwood Unified School District who attended the event and confirmed the district's intent to collaborate with FF on EAI education.

Steven Bradford

A former California State Senator who attended the event.

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What they’re saying

“This was my first time here visiting FF, I was very impressed with everyone I met and everything I saw, from the robots to their cars. The technology is here, it is going to make our lives easier and more efficient.”

— Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer

“I want to thank FF for locating your HQ here in El Segundo, and for building your cars in Hanford, CA, and creating both engineering and manufacturing jobs. With your help, I hope California will soon become the 3rd largest global economy in the world.”

— Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer

What’s next

Treasurer Ma and Mayor Pimentel expressed support for listing FF's EAI robotics products in California government procurement catalogs, expanding access to public institutions like schools, supporting AI and EAI upgrades across education systems, and assisting with new factory site selection to scale EAI production and data infrastructure.

The takeaway

FF's 'Three-in-One' EAI ecosystem strategy, which combines vehicles, robots, and data, has gained significant government support in California. This could accelerate the company's commercial roadmap and solidify its position as a leader in the emerging EAI industry, contributing to the state's economic growth.