Hardware

FANUC

FANUC is a Japanese industrial automation company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial robots, CNC systems, and factory automation equipment. Founded in 1956 as a Fujitsu subsidiary and headquartered near Mount Fuji, FANUC is known for its yellow six-axis arms, delta robots, and collaborative robot lines, with an installed base spanning automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing worldwide.

Why it matters for physical AI

Incumbent industrial robot fleets like FANUC's define the baseline of reliability and cost that learning-based systems must beat, and their factories are a primary target market for retrofitting foundation-model-driven skills.