The robotics industry is entering a new era. In early 2026, FANUC — the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial robots and Assatec’s exclusive robot partner — announced two landmark collaborations: one with Google and one with NVIDIA, both aimed at embedding Physical AI into industrial robotic systems.
These partnerships signal a fundamental shift in how robots think, see, and act on the factory floor — and they have direct implications for every manufacturer considering automation today.
What Is Physical AI?
Physical AI is a new paradigm that combines advanced artificial intelligence with physical robotics. Unlike traditional robots that follow fixed, pre-programmed movements, Physical AI-enabled robots can:
- Perceive and understand their environment in real time
- Adapt to unexpected changes on the production line
- Learn from experience and improve over time
- Collaborate safely and intelligently alongside human workers
FANUC has already shipped over 1,000 robots for Physical AI-related applications since announcing its initial Physical AI system at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo.
FANUC × Google: Open Platforms for Smarter Robots
FANUC’s collaboration with Google focuses on advancing open platforms and Physical AI capabilities, allowing industrial robots to leverage Google’s state-of-the-art AI technologies for real-world manufacturing environments. The result: robots that don’t just execute tasks — they understand them.
FANUC × NVIDIA: AI That Sees, Reasons, and Acts
The NVIDIA collaboration takes this further, using NVIDIA’s technologies to enable machines that can process complex visual data, reason about their surroundings, and make autonomous decisions — even in dynamic, unpredictable production environments.
What This Means for Israeli Manufacturers
As FANUC’s Authorized System Integrator in Israel since 1997, Assatec is at the forefront of bringing these next-generation capabilities to the local market. Our team of engineers designs, builds, and programs custom robotic cells entirely in-house — ensuring every system we deploy is optimized for your specific production needs.
Whether you’re looking to automate assembly, material handling, palletizing, or quality inspection, the fusion of FANUC’s robotics with Physical AI opens entirely new possibilities for efficiency and precision.
Curious how Physical AI-powered automation can transform your production line? Contact our team to discuss your requirements.
