Nvidia to co-develop AI shipbuilding robots in Japan

Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will co-develop AI-powered robots for use in shipbuilding, the Japanese firm said on Thursday. The aim is to use the robots in welding, painting, inspection and material handling as part of a next-generation digital shipyard using physical AI and digital twin technology.

Maritime tech company Saronic is collaborating with Nvidia to utilize simulation capabilities for autonomous naval vessels and modernizing American maritime production. These AI initiatives focus heavily on physical robotics, automation, and virtual simulations.