Novanta Partners with NVIDIA Halos Lab to Certify Robotics Safety Standards
Event summary
- Novanta Inc. joined NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab on March 16, 2026.
- The lab is the first ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited inspection lab for AI-driven physical systems.
- Collaboration aims to validate interoperability of Novanta’s motion control and sensing technologies with NVIDIA platforms like IGX Thor.
- Focus on accelerating robotic safety standards adoption and simplifying system-level certification.
The big picture
Novanta’s collaboration with NVIDIA Halos Lab underscores the growing emphasis on safety and interoperability standards in AI-driven robotics. As physical AI applications transition from development to real-world deployment, validated certifications will be critical for scaling adoption across logistics, manufacturing, and emerging humanoid platforms. This partnership positions Novanta as a key player in defining industry standards.
What we're watching
- Certification Pace
- How quickly Novanta and NVIDIA can validate and certify components for robotics applications.
- Market Adoption
- Whether OEMs will prioritize certified solutions in their robotic system designs.
- Competitive Positioning
- The extent to which this partnership differentiates Novanta from competitors in the robotics supply chain.
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