Robo.ai Enters Joint Venture with Tachyon9 to Develop 20 MW AI Data Center
Robo.ai Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Robo.ai Investments, has entered into a definitive joint venture agreement with Tachyon9, a U.S.-based advanced data center infrastructure provider. The joint venture will focus on investing in, developing, and operating AI data centers and next-generation digital infrastructure in United Arab Emirates and key global markets. The JV, which will be majority owned by Robo.ai, has established its first strategic initiative: the development of a 20 MW AI data center, targeted for the Asia-Pacific or Middle East and North Africa region, this facility is projected to be operational within 12 to 24 months of site acquisition. The project is specifically engineered to support large language model training and AI workloads. Shahal Khan, executive chairman of Tachyon9: "The global edge-based AI data center market is projected to surpass $50 billion by 2030, with the Middle East and Asia capturing a rapidly growing share. Tachyon9's leadership in U.S. data center innovation, combined with Robo.ai's regional expertise in robotics and edge computing, creates a powerful platform to drive the next generation of AI infrastructure across these high-growth markets."
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- Joint Venture Agreement: Robo.ai has entered into a joint venture with Tachyon9, focusing on developing high-performance AI data centers in the UAE and key global markets, which is expected to enhance the company's position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure sector.
- First Project Launch: The joint venture plans to build a 20 MW AI data center in the APAC or MENA region, projected to be operational within 12 to 24 months, specifically engineered to support large language model training and mission-critical AI workloads, addressing the urgent market demand for efficient computing.
- Market Opportunity Analysis: The joint venture targets a massive total addressable market in the APAC and MENA regions, estimating that these areas will drive 30-40% of global demand for infrastructure solutions, creating an immediate regional market of $6-10 billion, further solidifying Robo.ai's market share.
- Addressing Infrastructure Crisis: The joint venture aims to tackle a global infrastructure gap valued at approximately $200 billion, leveraging advanced efficiency technologies to bypass grid constraints, with expectations to contribute $16-25 billion to the 'Immediate Crisis Resolution' market by 2026.
- Joint Venture Agreement: Robo.ai's wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a joint venture with Tachyon9, focusing on developing high-performance AI data centers in the UAE and global markets, which is expected to enhance the company's position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure sector.
- First Project Launch: The joint venture plans to develop a 20 MW AI data center in the APAC or MENA region, projected to be operational within 12 to 24 months, specifically engineered to support large language model training and mission-critical AI workloads, addressing the urgent market demand for efficient computing.
- Significant Market Opportunity: The joint venture targets a total addressable market in the APAC and MENA regions, estimated to drive 30-40% of global demand for infrastructure solutions, creating a market opportunity of $6-10 billion, further solidifying its competitive advantage in emerging markets.
- Addressing Infrastructure Crisis: The joint venture aims to tackle a $200 billion global infrastructure gap through innovative solutions like liquid cooling retrofits and edge micro data centers, with the related market projected to reach $16-25 billion by 2026, significantly enhancing project IRR.
- International Partnership: Robo.ai has signed a multiyear agreement with The Ghazi Group to become a gold-level reseller in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, which is expected to drive AI infrastructure sales in these rapidly growing markets.
- Significant Market Potential: Robo.ai anticipates that the Asia Pacific edge AI market could exceed $6 billion by 2026, highlighting the company's strong growth potential in emerging markets.
- Revenue Model Enhancement: The agreement is projected to create over $100 million in revenue opportunities across MENA and Southeast Asia, further solidifying Robo.ai's market position in AI software, robotics, and compute infrastructure.
- Innovation Acceleration: The CEO of Ghazi Group stated that this partnership will accelerate innovation in autonomous mobility, supporting Robo.ai's goal to become a Made-in-UAE autonomous vehicle manufacturer.

- Strategic Partnership: Robo.ai has signed a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement with The Ghazi Group, granting Robo.ai the rights to distribute TGG's edge inference servers in the MENA and Southeast Asian markets, projecting over $100 million in revenue opportunities and significantly enhancing the company's position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.
- Market Potential: The Asia Pacific edge AI market is projected to reach approximately $6 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 26.8%, while the Middle East and Africa market is also experiencing rapid growth; this partnership positions Robo.ai to capture significant market share and capitalize on these trends.
- Innovative Revenue Model: The collaboration encompasses not only hardware sales but also system integration, software licensing, and long-term technical support contracts, creating a recurring revenue stream tied directly to the scaling and maintenance of clients' AI capabilities, enhancing Robo.ai's business model sustainability.
- Importance of Infrastructure: Robo.ai's CEO emphasized that while products and R&D are crucial, foundational infrastructure and compute power are essential for success; this partnership with TGG will help Robo.ai build a strategic moat in the AI machine economy and solidify its operational foundation.

- Strategic Partnership: Robo.ai has signed a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement with The Ghazi Group, granting Robo.ai the ability to distribute TGG's edge inference servers, with projected revenue opportunities exceeding $100 million in the MENA and Southeast Asian markets.
- Significant Market Potential: The Asia Pacific edge AI market is projected to reach approximately $6.0 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 26.8%, while the Middle East and Africa market is also experiencing rapid growth, particularly driven by national investments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Business Transformation: This partnership fundamentally shifts Robo.ai's role from an AI robotic platform to a critical 'compute gateway' for enterprise and sovereign AI deployment, enhancing its leadership position in the smart open machine economy by providing essential AI infrastructure.
- Innovative Revenue Model: The collaboration is designed to generate a recurring revenue stream tied to the complete AI deployment lifecycle, driven not only by hardware but also by system integration, software licensing, and long-term technical support contracts, directly linking Robo.ai's success to the scaling and maintenance of its clients' AI capabilities.

- Restructuring Application: On December 19, 2025, Robo.ai submitted an application to Shanghai JIDU Automobile Co., Ltd. for participation in its pre-restructuring process, indicating the company's strategic focus on the smart vehicle market.
- Strategic Transformation: Robo.ai is advancing its vision of a 'Smart Open Machine Economy' by exploring synergies with JIDU Auto in integrating AI technologies with smart devices and assets, enhancing its competitive position.
- Technology Alignment: Since 2023, JIDU Auto has completed R&D and mass production of multiple intelligent assisted-driving models, and Robo.ai's involvement is expected to accelerate the commercialization of 'automobile robots', promoting smart mobility solutions.
- Legal Procedures: Following the application submission, Robo.ai will conduct due diligence and negotiate the restructuring investment plan; although this process carries legal risks and competitive pressures, a successful restructuring could open new growth opportunities for the company.







