HII and GrayMatter Robotics to Demonstrate Physical AI in Shipbuilding on April 6
HII will sign a memorandum of understanding with GrayMatter Robotics and host a physical AI shipbuilding demonstration at GrayMatter’s Carson, California headquarters on April 6. The collaboration aims to integrate physical AI technologies—offering up to 12x manual throughput and 95% rework reduction—into HII’s maritime manufacturing processes.
1. Event Overview
On April 6, HII and GrayMatter Robotics will host a formal memorandum signing at GrayMatter’s Carson, California headquarters, followed by live physical AI demonstrations in an active manufacturing environment. Media representatives will view robotic tooling and coating processes and engage with HII maritime systems leadership on integration plans.
2. Partnership Focus
The MOU outlines integration of GrayMatter’s physical AI solutions—capable of complex, high-mix tool manipulation with up to 12x the throughput of skilled manual labor and a 95% reduction in rework—into HII’s shipbuilding lines. HII plans to adopt these autonomous systems to enhance precision and throughput across its maritime manufacturing operations.
3. Operational Impact
Embedding physical AI into HII’s production workflow is expected to accelerate vessel build timelines, lower labor costs and minimize human error in assembly and maintenance. This initiative underscores HII’s strategic push to modernize defense manufacturing, bolster unmanned systems capabilities and reinforce its leadership in mission-critical maritime technologies.