Autonomique Inc., a U.S.-based Physical AI software company, has advanced its semi-humanoid robotics platform toward production deployment at F&P Mfg., a Canadian Tier-1 automotive supplier and subsidiary of Japan-listed F.tech Inc. (TYO:7212). The move marks a significant step in bringing Physical AI systems from pilot environments into live industrial production.
The collaboration began in the fall of 2025 through a paid pilot program. During the trial, a bi-manual wheeled robot powered by Autonomique’s AI platform was used to perform precision assembly tasks involving automotive chassis and suspension components. Following the pilot’s performance, the companies are now moving the system onto a live production line and expanding its use to additional manufacturing processes.
The two companies are also progressing toward a broader strategic partnership. If finalized, the agreement could lead to the deployment of Autonomique-powered robots across multiple factories and production tasks within F.tech’s global manufacturing network.
The development comes as manufacturers worldwide face ongoing labor shortages, rising operating costs, and increasing production complexity. While conventional automation systems remain effective for repetitive and fixed tasks, they often struggle to adapt to changing production requirements.
Autonomique said its software platform is designed to address that challenge through a “Generalist-Specialist” architecture. The system enables industrial robots to perceive, reason, and execute multi-step workflows while adapting to new tasks with limited retraining. The company says the approach combines AI-driven flexibility with the precision, repeatability, and reliability required in industrial environments.
Because the platform is hardware-agnostic, deployments can be replicated across different robotic systems, production lines, and facilities. This could allow manufacturers to scale automation more quickly without redesigning entire workflows.
“There is enormous excitement in robotics today, but much of it remains demo-grade,” said Vikrant Tomar, Chief Executive Officer of Autonomique. He said many systems perform well in demonstrations but fail to meet the reliability standards required in manufacturing. According to Tomar, the company’s goal is to bring adaptability to industrial robotics without compromising operational consistency.
Luis Mideros, General Manager at F&P Mfg., said the company evaluated multiple robotics solutions before selecting Autonomique’s platform. He noted that the technology demonstrated both the flexibility of a general-purpose system and the precision required for automotive production environments.
The company’s progress has also attracted support from investors focused on robotics and deep technology. Autonomique is backed by White Star Capital, Garage Capital, iNovia, Innovobot IRV Fund, and several industry veterans, including founders of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors.
Catherine Ouellet-Dupuis, General Partner at White Star Capital, said the industrial automation sector is increasingly looking for an intelligence layer that can make robotic systems more adaptable while maintaining production-grade performance.
Looking ahead, Autonomique said it is expanding partnerships beyond automotive manufacturing into sectors such as electronics and aerospace.
