Digital engineering company GlobalLogic has opened Europe's first Physical AI demo zone in Krakow, Poland, to showcase practical industrial applications of artificial intelligence in robotics and autonomous operations.
The new site features working demonstrations of digital twins, autonomous infrastructure, and specialized robotic systems developed by the Hitachi group company.
GlobalLogic is an American digital product engineering services firm headquartered in San Jose, California, that was acquired by Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi in 2021. Krakow, located in southern Poland, serves as a major European technology hub for international software engineering and research development.
Physical AI refers to the integration of artificial intelligence algorithms with physical hardware, machinery, and robotic equipment. Unlike purely digital software applications, physical AI systems allow machines to perceive physical surroundings, process real time sensor data, and execute tasks in physical environments.
Five key focus areas
The demo zone covers five primary branches of Physical AI: cognitive assets, digital twins and simulations, autonomous operations, robotics and automation, and autonomous infrastructure. The location also demonstrates Enterprise AI solutions and tools designed for the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence system development.
In industrial engineering, digital twins create virtual replicas of real world machinery to simulate performance without risking physical assets. Cognitive assets incorporate smart sensors to monitor equipment health and predict maintenance requirements automatically.
GlobalLogic stated that the technology showcased in the facility is grounded in more than 25 years of experience in embedded systems, computer vision, robotics, industrial automation, and digital twins. The business uses these technical capabilities to construct operational solutions for manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.
Robotics and drone monitoring
Projects on display inside the facility include automated data collection systems powered by computer vision, infrastructure monitoring using drones, and automated robotic complexes. The center also highlights AI tools for equipment maintenance, quality control, and data analytics.
The facility further demonstrates generative AI, multi-agent systems, and synthetic data designed to accelerate the testing of physical equipment. Multi-agent systems coordinate multiple software agents to solve complex problems, while synthetic data provides artificially generated inputs to train models safely.
The Krakow launch follows several other recent initiatives announced by the company. GlobalLogic recently launched VelocityAI to help commercial clients accelerate artificial intelligence deployment, and the business published guidance detailing essential IT skills required for entry level tech workers in 2026.
The opening also fits into wider expansion plans across the parent corporation. In 2025, Hitachi announced an agreement to acquire German data analytics firm Synvert to strengthen its digital transformation services across Europe.
