Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) is becoming a hub of technological advancement as it welcomes its latest corporate partner, Fujitsu Limited. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the university and the global tech giant, now entering its third decade of cooperative innovation.
Fujitsu’s decision to expand its Pittsburgh operations into the RIC is part of the newly established Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center. This initiative is set to bring together experts from various fields such as robotics, machine learning, and human-computer interaction to develop AI systems that can operate safely in real-world scenarios.
“We are excited to welcome Fujitsu to the Robotics Innovation Center and deepen a partnership spanning robotics and artificial intelligence,” said Martial Hebert, dean of CMU’s School of Computer Science. “Fujitsu has long been an important collaborator with Carnegie Mellon, enabling our researchers to work alongside their scientists, engineers and technicians to develop physical AI systems designed to tackle real-world challenges.”
Opened earlier this year, the RIC stands as a 150,000-square-foot facility dedicated to cutting-edge research in robotics, AI, and automation. It features state-of-the-art amenities including high bay robotics labs, a motion capture studio, and an outdoor testing area, providing an ideal environment for innovation.
Fujitsu’s presence at the RIC allows its researchers to be part of a leading robotics research community, facilitating access to advanced testing and collaborative spaces. “We are thrilled to continue expanding our collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University through our presence in the Robotics Innovation Center,” expressed Vivek Mahajan, Fujitsu’s corporate executive officer.
The Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center is dedicated to advancing technologies in areas such as action generation, spatial perception, and human-robot interaction. This collaboration aims to support automation across various industries including manufacturing and logistics, accelerating the deployment of intelligent systems.
As the second corporate tenant, Fujitsu joins robotics startup FieldAI in occupying the RIC. Earlier this year, it was announced that Pennsylvania had provided a grant to aid in the development of a new Physical AI Accelerator within the RIC. These collaborations highlight Carnegie Mellon’s commitment to transforming research into practical technology deployments.
The RIC, made possible by a lead gift from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, is a significant part of the expanding research and manufacturing ecosystem at Hazelwood Green.
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