Aptiv PLC and Comau collaborated to co-develop next-generation intelligent automation solutions, including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems.
“Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge,” says Jay Bellissimo, SVP 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.”
“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,” says Giovanni Volpes, chief extended Europe officer, Comau.
Key takeaways:
· The proposed collaboration combines Aptiv’s portfolio, including Wind River edge platforms and Aptiv PULSE sensor and high-performance interconnect solutions, with Comau’s technology portfolio and expertise in robotics, automation, and large-scale deployment across complex production environments all over the world.
- Next-generation perception solutions and compute reference architectures for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots (CoBots) and other autonomous platforms, validated with real-world Comau use cases.
- Enhancement of Comau’s Automha logistics software, drawing on Wind River cloud and edge technologies to support AI/ML at the edge, improve system intelligence, real-time responsiveness, and lifecycle management across logistics operations.
- Ruggedized cabling, micro and modular connectors, and cable assemblies engineered for performance, durability, and weight efficiency in demanding robotic applications.
- Alternative safety architecture integrating deterministic compute and multizone monitoring to improve worker protection while reducing cost and system complexity.
