Teradyne Robotics in Novi Unveils Production-ready Physical AI Applications at Automate 2026

Teradyne Robotics, based in Novi, will highlight how physical AI is revolutionizing industrial automation at the Automate 2026 trade show in Chicago’s McCormick Place from June 22–25. The company’s latest innovation, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack, is the first product in its line of AI-driven robotic solutions, powered by PolyScope X software. This platform builds on Universal Robots’ legacy motion-control technology while modernizing automation with a flexible, PLC-style logic system for multi-work cell control. PolyScope X introduces Logic Programs, enabling parallel execution of background tasks alongside robot operations, reducing reliance on external PLCs. Teradyne will offer live demos of the software’s adaptability, cybersecurity, and AI readiness, emphasizing its role as a future-proof automation platform for manufacturers. Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Teradyne Robotics Group, stated that the displayed applications are real and immediately deployable through the company’s global partner network. At the exhibit, Teradyne will showcase collaborations with Scale AI, Generalist, and Cambrian. The UR AI Trainer, developed with Scale AI, allows users to train Vision-Language-Action models for factory tasks like smartphone packaging using force-aware data collection. Generalist’s GEN-1 model, demonstrated with UR12e robots, highlights dexterous manipulation capabilities for complex industrial applications. Cambrian’s AI vision system, paired with dual-arm UR7e robots, automates copper cable insertion in server racks, addressing labor shortages and manual errors in AI data center infrastructure. Additional demos will feature ecosystem partners using Teradyne’s UR robots and MiR autonomous mobile robots to navigate unstructured industrial environments. These include AICA’s applications for adaptive robotic tasks, showcasing how Teradyne’s technology integrates with third-party solutions to enhance real-world automation. The company’s focus extends to electronics manufacturing and AI data centers, positioning its robotics as critical infrastructure for next-generation industries.