发那科发布 AI Welding Agent，读取图纸自动生成弧焊程序
FANUC Accelerates Physical AI in Arc Welding with the New "AI Welding Agent"
发那科（FANUC）宣布开发出 AI Welding Agent，这套系统借助 Google Cloud 的最新技术读取零件图纸，自动生成并执行机器人弧焊程序。该产品与谷歌合作开发，基于谷歌企业级生成式 AI 平台 Gemini Enterprise，可识别弧焊零件的工程图纸，理解材料与最终形状，自动生成电流、电压等焊接参数和机器人运动程序，实现零设置、零示教焊接；操作人员可直接执行生成结果，也可在焊接前微调。图纸等生产数据受 Gemini Enterprise 安全机制保护，不用于训练其他用户的 AI 模型。系统使用 CRX 平板示教器（TP）内置摄像头拍摄图纸，现场无需额外相机或专用设备；使用发那科 CRX 机器人的客户可通过现有发那科合同渠道订阅，不必单独与 Google Cloud 签订企业协议。该智能体不绑定特定焊接电源，可配合连接发那科机器人的任意焊接电源使用。发那科称其面向全球熟练焊工短缺问题，用于补充焊工在参数优化和机器人示教方面的经验。AI Welding Agent 将于 9 月 16 日起在东京 Big Sight 举行的 International Welding Show 上演示，发那科计划于今年 12 月底开始出货。
发那科与谷歌合作的焊接智能体把图纸读取、参数生成和机器人程序串成一条流程，读者可据此判断零示教焊接的落地条件。
FANUC Accelerates Physical AI in Arc Welding with the New "AI Welding Agent"
AI Agent Reads Drawings and Performs Arc Welding Automatically
September 11, 2026
FANUC CORPORATION
FANUC is actively advancing open-platform technologies and Physical AI solutions to accelerate automation by applying the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to robotics, including arc welding applications. As part of this initiative, we are pleased to announce the development of the AI Welding Agent, a new system that leverages Google Cloud's latest technologies to read component drawings and automatically generate and execute robotic arc welding programs.
The AI Welding Agent will be demonstrated at the International Welding Show, held at Tokyo Big Sight beginning September 16, and shipments from FANUC are scheduled to start by the end of December this year.
FANUC and Google Collaborate on the AI Welding Agent
- Recent advances in AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), have accelerated the emergence of Physical AI, which combines intelligence with real-world physical actions. Robots equipped with sensors can perceive their surroundings, make decisions autonomously, and act according to environmental conditions.
- Since unveiling our Physical AI system and open-platform initiatives at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) last December, FANUC has received significant interest from customers seeking Physical AI solutions.
- In collaboration with Google, FANUC has developed the AI Welding Agent, a Physical AI system for industrial robots, utilizing Gemini Enterprise, Google's enterprise-grade generative AI platform with robust security features. The AI Welding Agent interprets component drawings, automatically sets up welding parameters, and enables robotic welding with zero setup and zero teaching.
Key Features of the AI Welding Agent
Simply Show the Drawing. AI Performs Real Welding with Zero Setup and Zero Teaching.
- Using the latest generative AI technologies, the AI Welding Agent reads an engineering drawing for an arc-welding part, understands the materials and a final shape of the part, and automatically generates:
- Welding parameters such as current and voltage
- Robot motion programs
- Operators can either execute the welding parameters and robot motions generated by the AI Welding Agent as-is, or fine-tune them before welding.
Advanced Security Protects User Information
- One of the core strengths of Gemini Enterprise is its enterprise-level security architecture designed for business applications.
- Engineering drawings and other production data processed by the AI Welding Agent are protected by Gemini Enterprise security measures and are not used for training other users' AI models. This provides manufacturers with a secure and reliable AI solution suitable for industrial environments.
Easy Deployment Without Additional Devices
- The AI Welding Agent uses the built-in camera of the CRX tablet teach pendant (TP) to capture engineering drawings. No additional cameras or dedicated devices are required at the production site.
- Customers using FANUC CRX robots and the AI Welding Agent do not necessarily need to establish separate enterprise agreements with Google Cloud. The service can be subscribed to quickly and easily through existing FANUC contractual arrangements, enabling smooth deployment in arc welding applications.
- The AI Welding Agent is also independent of any specific welding power sources. It can be used with any welding power supply connected to a FANUC robot.
Addressing the Global Shortage of Skilled Welders
Arc welding plays a vital role in manufacturing industries worldwide, including automotive and truck components, construction materials, and shipbuilding. At the same time, the shortage of skilled welders capable of optimizing welding parameters and teaching robot motions continues around the world, contributing to longer production lead times of industrial materials.
Developed through the collaboration between FANUC and Google, the AI Welding Agent addresses this challenge by leveraging the latest AI technologies to supplement the expertise of skilled welding professionals. Shipments of AI Welding Agent are scheduled to begin at the end of December 2026.
Visitors are invited to experience FANUC's latest Physical AI technologies and a live demonstration of the AI Welding Agent at the International Welding Show beginning September 16.
AI Welding Agent System
AI Welding Agent reading the drawing
Arc Welding by AI Welding Agent
来源：FANUC News Release · fanuc.co.jp