FANUC Physical AI CNC
What is Physical AI CNC?
Physical AI for Machine Tools
Physical AI CNC is a control system that integrates CNC, digital twins, and generative AI.
Building on FANUC's AI technologies* that combine control based on physical phenomena with machine learning, Physical AI CNC connects CNC and digital twins with generative AI. By enabling generative AI to utilize machining-related information and expertise while supporting operators in their thinking and decision-making, it enables further automation and optimization on the manufacturing floor.
Enabling New Levels of Automation in Manufacturing
Generative AI utilizes expertise in machining adjustments and troubleshooting to flexibly address challenges that vary from one manufacturing site to another.
It reduces dependence on the experience and expertise of skilled workers, helping improve productivity and stabilize quality.
Looking ahead, FANUC aims to realize a new approach to manufacturing in which operators and generative AI work together to continuously improve manufacturing operations.
Secure and Seamless Connection of CNC, Digital Twins, and AI
Open Connectivity Platform Using MCP**
FANUC provides an MCP server for securely and seamlessly connecting CNC and digital twins with generative AI.
Through MCP, a common protocol, generative AI can securely and seamlessly access CNCs, digital twins, and various tools to utilize the information and functions it needs.
Expanding the Possibilities of AI
By utilizing MCP, CNC and digital twins can be easily connected with a wide variety of tools.
The tools and functions available to generative AI can be flexibly expanded according to the challenges and objectives of each manufacturing site, supporting the continuous creation of value through improved productivity, quality, and more.
Verify AI Reasoning and Decisions with a Digital Twin
AI Thinks, the Digital Twin Verifies
With Physical AI CNC, analysis results and improvement recommendations provided by generative AI can be verified in advance using FANUC Smart Digital Twin.
Generative AI can perform simulations and verification in the digital twin environment, and the results can be applied to the actual machine after being reviewed and approved by the operator.
Integration with a high-speed, high-precision digital twin enables safe and reliable operation of Physical AI.
Integration with a High-Speed, High-Precision Digital Twin
Recommendations and decisions made by generative AI are verified using FANUC's high-speed, high-precision digital twin.
Generative AI recommendations and decisions are verified through simulations that accurately reproduce FANUC's proprietary servo control and feed drive systems.
This enables highly accurate verification before application to the actual machine, allowing generative AI to be used with confidence on the manufacturing floor while ensuring quality and safety.
* Examples include AI Thermal Displacement Compensation, which compensates for positioning errors caused by temperature changes, and AI Servo Monitor, which detects signs of potential failures from servo motor drive waveforms.
** Abbreviation for Model Context Protocol, a standardized protocol proposed by Anthropic for connecting generative AI models with external services.