This weekly update brings exciting news about smart factories and AI robots changing how things are made around the world.

Apple announced a huge $100 billion boost to its American Manufacturing Program in the United States. This brings Apple's total investment to $600 billion. The program will create 20,000 new jobs in areas like AI research and machine learning. Apple plans to make iPhone and Apple Watch glass in Kentucky and build computer chips in Texas.

Nvidia introduced a new robot brain called Jetson AGX Thor. This special computer chip helps robots think and move like humans. Big companies like Amazon, Meta, and Boston Dynamics are already testing it. The chip is 7.5 times more powerful than older versions and can run AI models that help robots understand the world around them.

In China, Foxconn used AI-powered robots to do precise work like tightening screws and putting in cables. These tasks were too hard for regular robots before. The new system cut deployment time by 40% and made work 20-30% faster. It also reduced mistakes by 25%.

Amazon showed amazing results with its robot helpers. Their warehouses now deliver packages 25% faster and created 30% more skilled jobs for people. The robots work together with humans to sort and move packages more efficiently.

Hitachi from Japan partnered with Nvidia to build an AI Factory. They also bought a German company called synvert to help develop Agentic AI - robots that can make decisions on their own.