Robo.ai shares surge 30.77% intraday after announcing strategic partnership with UAE’s Zand Bank for AED stablecoin integration, IoT custody, and real-world asset tokenization.

Robo.ai surged 30.77% intraday following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Zand Bank, the Middle East's first fully digital bank. The collaboration aims to integrate Robo.ai’s intelligent hardware ecosystem with Zand Bank’s regulated financial infrastructure, focusing on AED stablecoin payments, IoT asset custody, and real-world asset tokenization. Key initiatives include enabling split-second machine-to-machine settlements, secure digital asset storage via institution-grade custody wallets, and tokenizing physical assets like smart vehicles and eVTOLs to enhance liquidity. The partnership also aligns with Dubai’s 2050 Net Zero goals through on-chain ESG data financialization. Zand Bank’s AED stablecoin integration into Robo.ai’s IoT devices and the potential for international market expansion in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia were highlighted as critical catalysts. The move signals progress in the "Machine Economy" vision, combining AI-driven hardware with compliant financial infrastructure, thereby boosting investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.