Aptiv and Comau have announced a collaboration focused on development of next-generation industrial automation technologies involving robotics, autonomous systems, AI-enabled logistics platforms, and intelligent industrial safety architectures. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework to evaluate joint development opportunities combining Aptiv’s sensing, edge computing, software, and connectivity technologies with Comau’s industrial robotics and large-scale automation deployment expertise.
The collaboration is intended to support industrial customers seeking more adaptive, intelligent, and autonomous manufacturing and logistics environments as robotics systems increasingly integrate AI, machine perception, edge processing, and real-time decision-making capabilities.
“Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge,” said Jay Bellissimo, Senior Vice President and President, Intelligent Systems, Software and Services, Aptiv. “Through our work with Comau, we aim to combine Aptiv’s advanced perception, compute, and software solutions with Comau’s deep expertise in robotics and large-scale industrial deployment, to help customers build smarter, safer automation without the cost and complexity that has historically slowed adoption.”
Aptiv and Comau are collaborating on next-generation industrial automation technologies involving robotics, autonomous systems, warehouse automation, and edge AI applications. (Photo courtesy of Aptiv)
The proposed collaboration combines Aptiv technologies including Wind River edge computing platforms and Aptiv PULSE sensor and high-performance interconnect systems with Comau’s robotics, automation, and industrial deployment technologies used across manufacturing and logistics environments worldwide.
According to the companies, the initial phase of the collaboration will explore several industrial automation applications involving advanced robotics, warehouse automation, industrial connectivity, and AI-enabled safety systems.
One focus area involves development of next-generation perception systems and compute architectures for Autonomous Mobile Robots, Collaborative Robots, and other autonomous industrial robotics platforms using real-world deployment environments involving Comau automation systems.
The collaboration will also evaluate AI-enabled warehouse and logistics automation technologies involving integration of Wind River cloud and edge computing platforms with Comau’s Automha logistics software. The companies stated that these technologies are intended to support AI and machine learning applications operating at the industrial edge while improving operational responsiveness, lifecycle management, and system intelligence across logistics environments.
Additional areas of exploration include ruggedized interconnect technologies involving industrial cabling systems, modular connectors, micro-connectors, and cable assemblies engineered for robotics and automation environments requiring durability, high-speed communication performance, and weight optimization.
Aptiv and Comau also plan to evaluate radar and vision-based industrial safety architectures integrating deterministic compute technologies and multizone monitoring systems intended to improve worker protection while reducing overall system complexity within automated industrial environments.
“Comau’s planned partnership with Aptiv creates a powerful combination of complementary strengths. Together, we can deliver advanced robotic and digital solutions that help customers in many different sectors modernize operations, accelerate AI adoption, and prepare for a future where autonomy is foundational to industrial productivity,” said Giovanni Volpes, Chief Extended Europe Officer, Comau.
The collaboration also builds on Comau’s longstanding use of Wind River’s VxWorks operating system within industrial controllers as well as prior deployment of Comau robotic systems within Aptiv manufacturing operations. The companies stated that the collaboration is intended to extend integration across Aptiv’s broader portfolio involving perception, sensing, compute, and industrial connectivity technologies. As industrial automation environments continue becoming more complex, Aptiv and Comau stated that the collaboration is intended to support more scalable and accessible automation technologies across manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial logistics applications.
About Aptiv
Aptiv develops industrial technology platforms involving software-defined architectures, sensing systems, connectivity technologies, edge computing platforms, and intelligent automation technologies supporting automotive, industrial, and digital infrastructure applications worldwide. The company develops technologies involving advanced safety systems, autonomous systems, industrial connectivity, electrification, edge computing, and intelligent software platforms designed to support more automated and digitalized industrial environments. For more information, please visit www.aptiv.com.
About Comau
Comau develops industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, collaborative robotics, and digital factory technologies supporting industrial production and logistics operations worldwide. Together with Automha, Comau develops intralogistics, warehouse automation, and industrial digitalization technologies intended to support manufacturing efficiency, robotics integration, autonomous systems, and industrial productivity across multiple sectors. For more information, please visit www.comau.com.
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