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HCLTech and NVIDIA Unveil Cutting-Edge AI Innovation Lab
HCLTech and NVIDIA Open AI Innovation Lab in Santa Clara Using Full NVIDIA Stack
In Santa Clara, HCLTech and NVIDIA have opened a lab with a singular, practical mission: to unstick robots. The problem is familiar across manufacturing. A simulation runs perfectly.
A digital twin behaves. Then you deploy the system on an actual factory floor. It fails.
This new facility exists to fix that. It marries the full NVIDIA software suite with HCLTech's engineering tools to build systems for the physical world—and, critically, to prove they'll work there.
The lab will leverage the full NVIDIA technology stack, including NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA Metropolis, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Jetson and NVIDIA Holoscan, in combination with HCLTech's portfolio of physical AI solutions such as VisionX, Kinetic AI, IEdgeX and SmartTwin. The goal is to enable Global 2000 organisations to simulate, test and deploy robotics, automation and edge intelligence systems that improve competitiveness and real-world operational efficiency. "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 rdge 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." Vijay Guntur, CTO and head of ecosystems at HCLTech, said the collaboration strengthens the companies' joint focus on industrial AI. "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," Guntur said. "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." HCLTech's physical AI solutions integrate robotics, autonomous systems, intelligent edge technologies, simulation and digital twins to help enterprises enhance productivity, resilience and sustainability in live operational environments.
NVIDIA’s Deepu Talla nailed the core issue: the gap between a flawless simulation and a grimy warehouse dock. This lab is a bridge. Or, perhaps more accurately, a crash-test facility.
For a Global 2000 manufacturer, it’s a risk-mitigation engine. Prototype here, find the flaws here—before that autonomous forklift is deployed alongside human workers. The partnership logic is clear.
HCLTech gets a direct channel for its engineering services. NVIDIA sees its entire stack—Omniverse to Holoscan—tested in brutal, real-world conditions. The verdict won’t come from a press release.
It will come in a year, from whatever survives this lab and thrives on the job.
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Common Questions Answered
What specific NVIDIA technologies will be utilized in the new AI Innovation Lab?
The lab will leverage the full NVIDIA technology stack, including NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA Metropolis, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Jetson, and NVIDIA Holoscan. These technologies will be combined with HCLTech's AI solutions to enable advanced simulation and deployment of robotics and automation systems.
How will the HCLTech and NVIDIA AI Idea Lab benefit Global 2000 organizations?
The AI Idea Lab aims to help Global 2000 organizations simulate, test, and deploy robotics, automation, and edge intelligence systems that improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. By combining NVIDIA's technology stack with HCLTech's AI platforms, the lab provides practical pathways for advanced technological innovation.
What are some of HCLTech's specific AI solutions being integrated into the Innovation Lab?
HCLTech will contribute specialized AI platforms including VisionX, Kinetic AI, IEdgeX, and SmartTwin to the new AI Idea Lab. These solutions will work in conjunction with NVIDIA's technologies to develop advanced physical AI applications for enterprise clients.
