Jeff Bezos Returns to Project Prometheus, U.S. Army Contracts Exiger, and Siemens Unveils AI at CES

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The U.S. Army has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to Exiger for its AI software aimed at improving supply chain management and operational readiness. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos has returned to an operational role as co-CEO at Project Prometheus, an AI startup with significant funding. This marks his first operational role since stepping down from Amazon in 2021.

In other news, a report by Yole Group highlights the role of RoboSense's Active Camera in advancing humanoid robots, with market growth expected to reach USD 51 billion by 2035. Additionally, UBTECH has begun mass production of its Walker S2 humanoid robots, with plans to deliver 500 units this year and increase production to 5,000 units annually by 2026.

U.S. Army Contracts Exiger for AI Supply Chain Solutions

The U.S. Army has granted a multi-million dollar contract to Exiger to utilize its 1Exiger AI software, aimed at improving supply chain risk management and operational readiness. Read more

Jeff Bezos Returns as Co-CEO of Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos has taken on an operational role as co-CEO at Project Prometheus, an AI startup that has secured $6.2 billion in funding. This is his first operational role since leaving Amazon in 2021. Read more

Yole Group Report on RoboSense's Role in Humanoid Robots

A report by the international market research firm Yole Group highlights the significance of RoboSense's Active Camera in advancing humanoid robots, predicting a market growth to USD 51 billion by 2035. Read more

Smart Industrial Robotics Market to Reach $75.89 Billion by 2033

A report by Strategic Revenue Insights forecasts the Smart Industrial Robotics market to grow significantly, driven by AI integration across sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. Read more

UBTECH Begins Mass Production of Walker S2 Robots

UBTECH has started mass production and delivery of its Walker S2 humanoid robots, with orders surpassing 800 million yuan. The company plans to deliver 500 units this year and increase production to 5,000 units annually by 2026. Read more

Intrinsic and Foxconn Partner for AI Robots in U.S. Factories

Intrinsic, part of Alphabet, is teaming up with Foxconn to deploy AI-driven robots in U.S. manufacturing facilities. This partnership aims to improve manufacturing flexibility and efficiency. Read more

Foxconn and Alphabet's Intrinsic Partner for Robotics

Electronics manufacturer Foxconn has partnered with Alphabet's Intrinsic Innovation to introduce AI-driven robotics at its US manufacturing sites, aiming to improve production efficiency and sustainability. Read more

Proconex Launches AI Company Linque

Proconex has announced the launch of Linque, a new company focused on providing AI-enabled industrial intelligence solutions. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making in various industries. Read more

Aramco and Pasqal Launch Saudi Arabia's First Quantum Computer

In a significant technological advancement, Aramco and Pasqal have deployed Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer for industrial applications, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in the region. Read more

Siemens Unveils AI Tech at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch will introduce an AI-powered tech stack designed to revolutionize manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation. Read more

Viam and Universal Robots Collaborate on AI Automation

On November 18, 2025, Viam announced a partnership with Universal Robots to enhance industrial automation using AI-powered solutions. Read more

Project Prometheus Acquires AI Startup General Agents

Project Prometheus, co-led by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj, has acquired AI startup General Agents, known for its AI agent Ace. The acquisition aims to enhance Prometheus' AI systems for manufacturing. Read more

Advantech and D3 Embedded Enhance AI for AMRs

Advantech has partnered with D3 Embedded to improve AI-powered object sensing and recognition for Autonomous Mobile Robots. This collaboration aims to enhance visual applications in industries like manufacturing and retail automation. Read more

Buildroid AI Secures $2 Million for AI Robotics in UAE Construction

UAE-based startup Buildroid AI has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI-driven robots for construction, starting with a block-laying robot. Read more

Parallax Worlds Secures $4.9M for Robot Stress-Testing

Parallax Worlds has raised $4.9 million to enhance its platform for virtual stress-testing of industrial robots. The funding will aid in product development and expansion into manufacturing. Read more

ADLINK Unveils NXP i.MX 95 Modules for Industrial IoT

ADLINK Technology Inc. has launched new modules featuring the NXP i.MX 95 processor, targeting industries like aerospace and automotive. These modules are designed for high performance and security in edge and industrial IoT applications. Read more

Siemens Gamesa and DCAI Use Gefion Supercomputer for Wind Energy AI

Siemens Gamesa has partnered with the Danish Centre for AI Innovation to use the Gefion supercomputer for optimizing wind energy infrastructure. This collaboration is Denmark's first sovereign industrial AI program aimed at enhancing efficiency in the green transition. Read more

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