NVIDIA and Fanuc Partner for Voice-Controlled Industrial Robots

NVIDIA and Fanuc unveiled a partnership to bring voice-controlled capabilities to factory robots. The collaboration integrates NVIDIA's AI technologies with Fanuc's industrial arms, allowing workers to command robots using natural language. No more fiddling with joysticks or code—operators can simply say what they need done.

Fanuc, the Japanese giant behind over half the world's industrial robots, has long dominated manufacturing automation. Founded in 1956, the company builds reliable machines used in car plants and warehouses everywhere. NVIDIA, the AI powerhouse from California, powers this leap with its edge computing and simulation tools. Together, they're training robots in virtual factories, supporting ROS 2 standards, and enabling Python-based controls for smoother operations.

This push marks Fanuc's first big step into physical AI for real-world use. Tesla is right behind, ramping up its Optimus humanoid for similar smarts. The result? Safer, faster factories where humans and machines talk like partners. Robotics just got a voice, and it's ready to listen.