Nvidia and Hitachi are expanding the use of physical AI beyond robots to social infrastructure such as trains, power grids and factories, citing the need for higher precision and stronger verification than generative AI. Hitachi is strengthening its infrastructure AI business around HMAX by Hitachi. Executives described accuracy requirements in terms of “nines” and stressed safety risks from malfunctions. The companies highlighted phased development using training, simulation-based validation and deployment, as well as the growing use of synthetic data and the need for traceability and human override.

Ceragem, a medical device maker with 28 years of operations, is accelerating its AI transformation with a focus on real-time sensing and response. AX Center head Jun-yong Park said the company is prioritising an edge AI structure so sensitive data can be processed on devices. Ceragem is pursuing an “AI wellness home” strategy and is using data from its nationwide Wellaunge experience spaces to upgrade its Ceracheck platform, while expanding partnerships through a healthcare alliance.