ABB and NVIDIA are teaching robots with virtual reality
ABB is partnering with NVIDIA to upgrade how industrial robots learn, using advanced virtual simulations that look and feel more like the real world.
By tapping into NVIDIA's Omniverse tech, ABB can train robots with realistic lighting, shadows, and even factory floor challenges, helping them work better right from the start.
ABB and Foxconn are already testing this new approach
This new approach is due to launch in the second half of 2026 for industries including automotive and consumer electronics.
ABB Robotics President Marc Segura says it will help robots handle things like machine vibrations without endless physical prototypes, saving both time and money.
Foxconn is already testing it out, while NVIDIA's Deepu Talla points out that these lifelike simulations are key for bringing smart robots into everyday workspaces at scale.