Musashi AI Partners with FANUC for AI Powered Automated Inspection Solutions
We’re excited to announce our partnership with FANUC America in their Cobot and Go program, combining our AI inspection technology with their proven collaborative robots. This collaboration brings together FANUC’s durable and adaptable CRX cobots with our advanced inspection systems to create automated quality control solutions that work better and cost less to operate.
How It Works
Our partnership centers on integrating FANUC’s CRX cobots into our inspection solutions, especially our Automated Shaft Inspector. The system is pre-engineered for automated, high-volume inspection, while still allowing for configuration based on part type, inspection volume, and customer requirements.
This integration creates a fully automated inspection system – the cobots handle precise part positioning while our AI checks for surface defects. The CRX robots integrate seamlessly into production lines, operating safely alongside floor operators without the need for fencing, thereby reducing both space and cost.
The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) can be customized for different parts and handling needs, making the system adaptable across diverse applications. With FANUC’s 8-years of zero maintenance for their cobots and Musashi AI’s Cendiant® Software running 24/7, manufacturers can achieve reliable inspection with minimal supervision.
Featured in FANUC’s Cobot and Go
Our inspection system is now part of FANUC’s Cobot and Go platform, which offers ready-to-use automation solutions. This makes it easier for manufacturers to add AI inspection to their production lines without starting from scratch.
The Cobot and Go platform is designed to get automation systems up and running quickly. By including our technology, FANUC is helping more manufacturers access advanced inspection capabilities, whether they’re large operations or smaller companies looking to improve their quality control.
Real World Benefits for Manufacturing
FANUC’s cobots position parts precisely for consistent imaging, while their safety features let operators work nearby during setup and maintenance. Our AI systems use this precise positioning to catch defects more reliably than traditional inspection methods.
You can deploy these systems in different ways – inline with production, at the end of the line, or offline for batch inspection. This flexibility lets manufacturers fit the technology into their existing processes without major changes.
The main benefits include:
- Round-the-clock automated inspection
- Flexible setup options that work with different production layouts
- AI detection that catches complex defects humans might miss
- Seamless integration with existing equipment, backed by FANUC’s extensive integrator and support network
Looking Ahead
This partnership demonstrates how AI and robotics can work together to solve real manufacturing problems. With Musashi AI’s Cendiant software seamlessly integrating with FANUC’s automation, manufacturers gain not only defect detection but also data insights on defect trends, traceability, and process intelligence.
Customers can typically see payback within 1–2 years depending on scale. By reducing missed defects, cutting manual labor costs, and providing actionable quality data, the system helps manufacturers catch and prevent as many problems as possible before they impact production or customers.
As industries continue to modernize, partnerships like this prove that automation can be both advanced and practical delivering real, lasting value on the factory floor.
Learn more about our AI inspection solutions with FANUC cobots: Automated Inspection System – Cobot and Go
For questions about these systems in your facility, visit musashiai.com or contact our team.
About Musashi AI
Musashi AI North America is a growing hardware- and software-focused company that builds and develops smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the Musashi Technical Centre employs a talented and dynamic team of R&D and applications engineers who provide unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping, and testing to drive new technology development, build innovative products, and maintain and support our deployed solutions.
