Fanuc explores Physical AI at Technovation Forum 2026

The event, scheduled for November 18 in Lainate, Italy, will focus on artificial intelligence applications in industrial robotics, with live demonstrations and practical examples of adaptive automation.

The evolution of artificial intelligence is opening new opportunities for industrial automation, enabling robots to move beyond predefined movements and adapt their operations to changing production conditions. This approach, known as “Physical AI”, will be the focus of Fanuc’s Technovation Forum 2026, taking place on November 18 at the company’s Italian headquarters in Lainate, near Milan.

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), more than 5 million industrial robots are currently operating worldwide, with over 600,000 new installations recorded in 2025. Against this backdrop, manufacturers are increasingly exploring technologies that combine perception, data processing and physical action to make robotic systems more flexible and responsive.

The event will bring together industry experts and technology partners, including CIM Competence Center, Randstad, RAILAB, United Symbol, XABA and Saipem, to discuss practical applications of Physical AI across manufacturing sectors.

Three live demonstrations will illustrate the technology’s potential: voice-controlled robot programming using AI-generated Python code, robotic systems capable of detecting human presence and adjusting their movements, and immersive 3D simulations using “Roboguide V10” software.

“Physical AI represents an important evolution for industrial automation. The challenge is to transform these possibilities into reliable, measurable and useful applications for manufacturers”, said Cristian Bosi, Managing Director of Fanuc Italia.

Fanuc is also developing its Physical AI ecosystem through technological collaborations with Nvidia and Google, while exploring potential cooperation with Fujitsu.

The Technovation Forum 2026 will take place on November 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fanuc Italia’s headquarters in Lainate.