CES 2026: Caterpillar and NVIDIA Push Physical AI Into Heavy Industry
Caterpillar and NVIDIA deepened their partnership at CES 2026, outlining how Physical AI will transform construction, mining, manufacturing, and industrial supply chains.
Smart Factories
Smart factories are digitally connected manufacturing environments that integrate robotics, automation, AI, and real-time data systems. This topic explores how sensors, industrial robots, software platforms, and analytics are combined to optimize production, improve quality, and increase flexibility. It also covers predictive maintenance, adaptive production lines, and the role of data-driven decision-making in modern manufacturing. Smart factories represent a shift from isolated automation toward fully integrated industrial ecosystems. As manufacturers pursue efficiency and resilience, smart factories are becoming a core model for next-generation production.