SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland and TURIN, Italy, May 11, 2026 – Aptiv PLC and Comau will evaluate co-development of industrial automation systems that combine robotics, edge computing, sensing and industrial interconnect hardware. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) covers advanced robotics, autonomous systems, warehouse and logistics automation, and radar- and vision-based safety systems for production environments.
“Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge,” said Jay Bellissimo, senior vice president and president, intelligent systems, software and services, Aptiv. “Through our work with Comau, we aim to combine Aptiv’s advanced perception, compute, and software solutions with Comau’s deep expertise in robotics and large-scale industrial deployment, to help customers build smarter, safer automation without the cost and complexity that has historically slowed adoption.”
Giovanni Volpes, Comau chief extended Europe officer added: “Comau’s planned partnership with Aptiv creates a powerful combination of complementary strengths. Together, we can deliver advanced robotic and digital solutions that help customers in many different sectors modernize operations, accelerate AI adoption, and prepare for a future where autonomy is foundational to industrial productivity.”
The proposed collaboration brings together Aptiv’s Wind River edge platforms, Aptiv PULSE sensors and high-performance interconnect solutions with Comau’s robotics, automation and deployment experience. The companies plan to assess how these technologies can be applied across industrial automation use cases.
The initial phase will focus on four areas:
- Advanced Robotics: Perception solutions and compute reference architectures for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Collaborative Robots (CoBots) and other autonomous platforms, validated through Comau use cases.
- AI-Enabled Warehouse & Logistics Automation: Updates to Comau’s Automha logistics software using Wind River cloud and edge technologies to support AI and machine learning, improve response and manage system lifecycles across logistics operations.
- High-Performance Interconnect for Industrial Environments: Ruggedized cabling, micro connectors, modular connectors and cable assemblies designed for performance, durability and weight efficiency in robotic applications.
- Radar & Vision-Based Industrial Safety: A safety architecture using deterministic compute and multizone monitoring to protect workers while reducing cost and system complexity.
The collaboration builds on Comau’s use of Wind River VxWorks in industrial controllers and Comau robots in Aptiv manufacturing facilities. Aptiv and Comau plan to extend the relationship across perception, compute, sensing and interconnect systems for industrial automation deployments.
Source: Comau
About Aptiv PLC
Aptiv PLC is an industrial technology company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It develops software, computing systems, electrical architecture, connection systems and engineered components for automated, electrified and digital applications. The company serves transportation, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, industrial and other markets. Its products and services include advanced compute, software, perception systems, advanced driver-assistance systems, digital cockpit systems, connection systems, Winchester Interconnect, HellermannTyton and Intercable Automotive Solutions. Aptiv took its current name in 2017 after Delphi Automotive separated its powertrain business. Aptiv lists more than 51,000 employees, 76 manufacturing facilities and 11 major technical centers in 23 countries.
About Comau
Comau S.p.A., founded in 1973 and based in Turin, Italy, designs and integrates industrial automation systems for automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, food and beverage, and heavy industry. Its portfolio includes body-in-white assembly, machining, battery and hydrogen production systems, vision technologies, industrial and collaborative robots, exoskeletons, AGVs and IoT-based control platforms. Comau also provides technical consulting, project management, training through its academy and support for digital manufacturing programs. The company operates seven innovation centers and about 11 to 12 manufacturing sites across 11 countries and employs about 3,800 people. In 2024, Stellantis sold a 50.1% stake in Comau to One Equity Partners and retained 49.9%. Comau also owns Automha, an intralogistics and warehouse automation company headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, with operations in Italy and China and about 280 employees.