Fanuc Shares Surge on Agreement With Nvidia to Integrate AI

Fanuc Corp. shares rose as much as 9.4% to the highest since July 2021 after the company said it’s partnering with Nvidia Corp. in real-world factory lines as well as in production simulations.

The world’s leading maker of robot arms is integrating Nvidia’s open-source robotic simulation framework into its own software to help manufacturers conduct virtual operation tests. It’s also working with Nvidia and software makers to design robots that can better recognize voice commands, avoid injuring people and track moving parts.