HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has launched an innovation lab in Santa Clara, California, in partnership with NVIDIA. This facility will focus on exploring and scaling applications of physical AI and cognitive robotics. It integrates with HCLTech’s global AI Lab network, leveraging NVIDIA’s technology stack, including solutions like NVIDIA Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac Sim, Jetson, and Holoscan. The lab aims to support G2000 organizations in advancing their physical AI initiatives through HCLTech’s solutions such as VisionX, Kinetic AI, IEdgeX, and SmartTwin.
“Generative physical AI is set to revolutionize industrial automation, but bridging the gap from digital simulation to real-world deployment remains a critical challenge,” said Deepu Talla, VP of Robotics and Edge AI at NVIDIA. “HCLTech’s innovation lab will help enterprises develop, test and validate the complex autonomous systems needed to turn AI ambitions into operational reality.”
“By combining HCLTech’s global AI Engineering capabilities with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge platforms, this new collaboration marks a pivotal step in strengthening our synergy in the Physical AI space. It empowers enterprises to reimagine physical operations, driving breakthroughs in robotics, automation, safety and operational intelligence, reinforcing our commitment to scaling AI-led transformation across industries and further deepening our strategic collaboration with NVIDIA,” said Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech.
HCLTech offers physical AI solutions that integrate robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent edge technologies with AI and digital tools. These solutions enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability in real-world applications. The company serves various G2000 clients, including a major port company, a top hi-tech firm, and a European mining company.