Feb 07, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
An electric and autonomous vehicle developer is looking to move into the data center space.UAE-based Robo.ai last week announced that its Robo.ai Investments L.L.C.-FZ subsidiary has entered into a definitive joint venture agreement with Tachyon9 Corporation, a US-based data center infrastructure provider.
Benjamin Zhai, CEO of Robo.ai, said: "This joint venture completes a critical piece of our infrastructure puzzle. Having secured access to the 'compute engine' last week, we have now secured the 'chassis'. In an era of global capacity scarcity, this vertical integration ensures we can deliver stable, efficient, and scalable AI solutions to our clients."
Shahal Khan, executive chairman of Tachyon9, added: "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 US 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."
