From AI Insider · Greg Bock · · 1m 10s
Mitsubishi Electric's Physical AI System Links Robots With CNC Machines
Mitsubishi Electric's new AI system connects humanoid robots to CNC machines for automated manufacturing tasks.
In brief
Mitsubishi Electric's new AI system connects humanoid robots to CNC machines for automated manufacturing tasks. Mitsubishi Electric developed the first physical AI system that coordinates humanoid robots with CNC machines using natural language instructions to reduce labor needs in machining. Originally reported by AI…
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Physical AI System
Mitsubishi Electric says it has developed the industry’s first machining system that uses physical AI to coordinate humanoid robots with CNC machine tools.
System Uses Natural Language Instructions
Operators give the system basic instructions in natural language to assign and coordinate work between the CNC machine and humanoid robot.
Reduces Labor Needs at Machining Sites
The system could reduce the amount of human labor needed at machining sites and robot-by-robot integration work.
Demonstration at JIMTOF 2026
Mitsubishi Electric plans to demonstrate the system at JIMTOF 2026 beginning October 26 at Tokyo Big Sight.
How It Works
The system uses an AI machining task planner, a physical AI-enabled CNC machine, and a general-purpose humanoid robot to handle coordination.
Solves Integration Challenges
Humanoids can perform tasks without requiring substantial retrofitting, unlike conventional industrial robots.
The short version
Mitsubishi Electric developed the first physical AI system that coordinates humanoid robots with CNC machines using natural language instructions to reduce labor needs in machining.
