ABB Integrates NVIDIA Omniverse for Robotics
ABB Robotics is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse for 99% sim-to-real accuracy in RobotStudio HyperReality, slashing costs 40% and setup times 80% in industrial automation.
ABB is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio software, creating RobotStudio HyperReality, set to launch in the second half of 2026. This integration aims to help manufacturers deploy "physical AI" in real-world robotics applications. RobotStudio HyperReality allows developers to train robots virtually using synthetic data, addressing the "sim-to-real" gap. ABB claims the system achieves up to 99% accuracy between simulation and real-world results, particularly when combined with ABB's virtual controller and Absolute Accuracy technology. This virtual controller runs the same firmware as the physical robot controller. Foxconn is already piloting RobotStudio HyperReality in consumer electronics assembly. WORKR, a robotics company, is also using the platform to develop AI-powered robotic systems for small and medium-sized manufacturers. The goal is to provide robotic solutions that don't require programming expertise, enabling robots to learn new tasks quickly. This collaboration aims to make advanced robotics more accessible beyond large-scale manufacturing, potentially expanding automation into smaller environments with varied production runs. By reducing the need for physical prototypes and testing, RobotStudio HyperReality can cut setup times, lower costs, and accelerate time to market.
