For the inaugural issue of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Research (IJAIRR), I am honored to present an editorial that encapsulates the essence and ambition of this cutting-edge publication. IJAIRR emerges at a time when Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) are not merely technological novelties but fundamental drivers of progress across various scientific and practical domains. This journal aims to be at the forefront of documenting, analyzing, and guiding the interdisciplinary integration of AI, robotics, and fundamental sciences.