Amazon Halts Blue Jay, NVIDIA Expands in India, Toyota Tsusho Invests in AI - Industrial AI Weekly #43
February 26, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we cover a range of developments in the field of AI and industrial automation. Amazon has decided to halt its Blue Jay robotics project, which was initially designed to enhance warehouse operations. The technology from this project will be redirected to other robotics initiatives within the company. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is collaborating with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to modernize manufacturing processes in India, reflecting the country's growing investment in manufacturing capabilities.
Additionally, Toyota Tsusho has invested in LINKWIZ, Inc. to develop AI-controlled robotics solutions, addressing labor shortages in manufacturing. Freeform has secured $67 million to expand its AI-driven manufacturing capabilities, focusing on 3D printing metal components. In the shipbuilding sector, HII and Path Robotics are exploring AI-driven welding to enhance efficiency. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI technologies across various industrial sectors.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we cover a range of developments in the field of AI and industrial automation. Amazon has decided to halt its Blue Jay robotics project, which was initially designed to enhance warehouse operations. The technology from this project will be redirected to other robotics initiatives within the company. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is collaborating with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to modernize manufacturing processes in India, reflecting the country's growing investment in manufacturing capabilities.
Additionally, Toyota Tsusho has invested in LINKWIZ, Inc. to develop AI-controlled robotics solutions, addressing labor shortages in manufacturing. Freeform has secured $67 million to expand its AI-driven manufacturing capabilities, focusing on 3D printing metal components. In the shipbuilding sector, HII and Path Robotics are exploring AI-driven welding to enhance efficiency. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI technologies across various industrial sectors.
Amazon Halts Blue Jay Robotics Project
Amazon has discontinued its Blue Jay robotics project, aimed at sorting and moving packages in warehouses, only months after its launch. The technology from Blue Jay will be integrated into other robotics initiatives by Amazon. Read more
NVIDIA Partners with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys for AI in Indian Manufacturing
NVIDIA collaborates with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to support India's largest manufacturers in building AI-driven factories, modernizing processes with NVIDIA's AI infrastructure. Read more
Lantern Partners AI Collaborates with Estee Manufacturing
Lantern Partners AI has announced a partnership with Estee Manufacturing to enter the manufacturing sector, focusing on using AI to improve manufacturing processes. Read more
Toyota Tsusho Invests in LINKWIZ for AI Robotics
Toyota Tsusho Corporation has announced an investment in LINKWIZ, Inc., focusing on developing advanced autonomous robots to tackle manufacturing challenges like labor shortages. Read more
Freeform Secures $67M for AI-Driven Manufacturing
Freeform, a startup specializing in 3D printing metal components, has raised $67 million in a Series B funding round to enhance its manufacturing platform. The funds will be used to upgrade its printing system and expand its workforce. Read more
HII and Path Robotics Collaborate on AI for Shipbuilding
On February 17, 2026, HII and Path Robotics announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven welding technology into shipbuilding, aiming to improve efficiency and workforce capabilities. Read more
AuraML and NVIDIA Launch AuraSim in India
AuraML has partnered with NVIDIA to launch AuraSim, India's first multimodal robotics simulation platform. The platform aims to enhance factory automation and reduce development costs by generating physics-ready simulation environments for robots. Read more
Intrinsic Joins Google for AI in Manufacturing
Intrinsic, a robotics software company owned by Alphabet, is partnering with Google to enhance physical AI capabilities in manufacturing. The collaboration involves working with Google DeepMind and using Google's Gemini AI models and cloud services to improve industrial automation. Read more
Cognizant Partners with Vehicle Manufacturer for AI Workplace Transformation
Cognizant has been chosen by a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer to enhance its global workplace services with AI and automation. The partnership will leverage Cognizant WorkNEXT™ to improve operations in factories and offices. Read more
Certis Group Partners with FieldAI for Robotics in Security
Certis Group has teamed up with FieldAI to enhance the use of autonomous robotics in security operations, aiming to improve efficiency and safety. Read more
Fictiv's Annual Report Highlights AI in Manufacturing
The Fictiv report emphasizes the importance of AI and digital platforms in enhancing manufacturing and supply chain resilience, with a significant majority of respondents recognizing their critical role. Read more
Innoviz Technologies Publishes White Paper on Physical AI
Innoviz Technologies has released Part I of a white paper discussing the role of automotive-grade LiDAR in enabling Physical AI and World Models, highlighting the importance of high-fidelity 3D data for AI systems interacting with the physical world. Read more
Ever.Ag Enhances Merchant Ag Platform with AI
Ever.Ag has announced advancements in its Merchant Ag platform, embedding AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making for ag retailers. Read more
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