FANUC accelerates Physical AI with Google collaboration

FANUC UK Ltd has expanded its Physical AI Robot System through a partnership with Google, leveraging advancements in AI-driven automation. The collaboration introduces Gemini Enterprise, Google’s enterprise-grade generative AI, into FANUC’s robots to enable autonomous decision-making, object recognition, and task execution based on human instructions. Physical AI combines cognitive intelligence with physical action, allowing robots to perceive environments via sensors and adapt dynamically. FANUC’s system supports ROS, the industry-standard open platform for robotics, which Google contributes to through its Intrinsic robotics AI group. The robots also integrate Python for AI development, high-speed communication interfaces, and PLC compatibility. Since its December 2025 launch, the Physical AI system has seen rapid adoption, with over 1,000 robots shipped for related applications. At its May New Product Open House Show, FANUC showcased a next-generation AI-Powered Agent System for Industrial Robots, combining collaborative and non-collaborative robots into a single cell. The system interprets natural language commands, recognizes objects, and operates autonomously. Development is supported by Flowstate, Intrinsic’s ROS-compatible software, allowing quick deployment of adaptable AI solutions. FANUC is also participating in Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics Trusted Tester Program to advance foundational AI models for robotics. The goal is to refine AI capabilities for industrial applications, ensuring seamless integration with existing automation frameworks. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of Physical AI in manufacturing and logistics by providing secure, scalable, and interoperable robotic systems.