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Kitov AI, FANUC America Announce Strategic Partnership in AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing

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June 27, 2025

FANUC America Corporation and Kitov AI, Inc., announce a strategic partnership to transform manufacturing automation with intelligent, AI-enhanced solutions.

This collaboration unites FANUC America’s robotic systems and automation expertise with Kitov AI’s advanced machine vision and deep learning technologies. The partnership aims to deliver integrated solutions that optimize quality control, increase production efficiency, and address the evolving needs of industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.

By combining Kitov AI’s AI-powered visual inspection systems, which excel in detecting defects and ensuring precision through 3D vision and machine learning, with FANUC America’s versatile robotic platforms, the partnership enables manufacturers to achieve seamless automation and superior quality assurance. These solutions will streamline complex production processes, reduce downtime, and enhance operational flexibility in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Bob Wasilesky, President of Kitov AI Inc., stated, “This partnership with FANUC America is a game-changer for the industry. By integrating our AI-driven inspection and robot path planning capabilities with FANUC’s world-class robotics, we are empowering manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of quality and productivity. Together, we are redefining the future of smart manufacturing.”

The collaboration will focus on developing tailored solutions for automated quality inspection, assembly validation, and dimensional metrology, with an emphasis on scalability and ease of integration. 

FANUC America and Kitov AI unveiled their joint solutions at the OptiPro Open House in Ontario, NY, on June 11th. Visitors experienced live demonstrations of the integrated robotic and AI inspection systems and explore how this partnership is driving innovation in manufacturing. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Kitov AI to bring cutting-edge automation solutions to our customers,” said Ben Walters, District Sales Manager(NY/PA) of FANUC America’s Robotics Division. “Kitov AI’s innovative vision technology complements our robotic systems, enabling us to provide manufacturers with smarter, more efficient tools to meet the demands of modern production.” 

For more information, visit www.kitov.ai or www.fanucamerica.com.

KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation manufacturing metrology quality smart manufacturing

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