MetAI, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-powered digital twins, is set to showcase its latest innovations at NVIDIA GTC 2025. With a focus on bridging operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) through simulation, MetAI aims to redefine industrial automation by enabling businesses to design, test, and optimize automation workflows more efficiently.
At GTC 2025, MetAI will introduce its Controller Simulator, a groundbreaking solution that integrates PLC logic simulation into digital twins, revolutionizing automation development by combining AI-powered simulation with real-world validation.
MetAI’s Key Innovation: Controller Simulator
1. Overview of the Controller Simulator
- A next-generation tool for simulating and validating PLC logic directly inside NVIDIA Omniverse-powered digital twins.
- Designed to help automation engineers, AI developers, and OT professionals collaborate seamlessly in a virtual environment.
2. Key Features & Benefits
a) Intuitive Logic Design
- User-friendly ladder diagram UI for designing automation logic.
- Reduces the learning curve for non-technical users.
b) Digital Twin Integration
- Fully integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac Sim to provide a realistic, physics-based simulation environment for validating automation workflows.
c) AI-Powered Copilot Assistance
- AI-driven assistance helps generate, optimize, and refine PLC automation logic.
- Enhances development efficiency while reducing manual effort.
d) Seamless PLC Deployment
- Once validated, the final logic can be directly deployed to physical PLCs.
- Eliminates the need for additional conversion steps.
3. Live Demonstration at GTC 2025
MetAI will showcase the Controller Simulator in action at Booth #134 in the Industrial & Physical AI Pavilion, where attendees can experience real-time automation logic simulation and understand how it accelerates industrial digital transformation.
Real-World Application: Collaboration with Kenmec & Chief Logistics
MetAI is collaborating with Kenmec and Chief Logistics to validate its technology in warehouse automation. This project leverages NVIDIA Omniverse-based digital twins to simulate warehouse workflows, optimize system design, and reduce costly on-site rework.
1. Key Aspects of the Collaboration
- Simulating warehouse automation workflows, including smart sensor and camera placements.
- Helping logistics companies evaluate and optimize automation strategies before real-world deployment.
- Reducing operational inefficiencies and costs by validating designs in a virtual environment.
This partnership showcases how AI-powered digital twins can revolutionize warehouse automation and industrial design, paving the way for fully integrated automation solutions.
MetAI & NVIDIA’s “Mega” Blueprint for Industrial AI
MetAI is an early adopter of NVIDIA’s “Mega” Blueprint, a framework for testing multi-robot fleets in industrial digital twins.
1. How MetAI Aligns with NVIDIA’s Vision
- As a member of NVIDIA Inception, MetAI is working closely with NVIDIA to develop scalable AI-powered automation solutions.
- Exploring new workflows that integrate NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, and MetAI’s simulation technology to enhance AI training pipelines for industrial automation.
This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven automation across industries, making industrial processes smarter, more efficient, and highly scalable.
Join MetAI at GTC 2025
MetAI will participate in multiple speaking sessions at GTC 2025, providing insights into the future of Physical AI and digital twin-powered automation.
1. Booth & Demo Information
- Booth: #134 – Industrial & Physical AI Pavilion
- Live Demo: Experience MetAI’s Controller Simulator firsthand
2. Key Speaking Sessions Featuring MetAI
- S72902 – Build Your Next Vision AI Application for Physical AI on a Digital Twin
- Date: March 20 | Time: 09:00 AM – 09:40 AM PDT
- S72461 – Advancements in Physical AI: Startups Using OpenUSD, Robotics, and Simulation
- Date: March 20 | Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
3. Additional Sessions Featuring MetAI
- SE71117 – NVIDIA Inception: The Catalyst Fueling Your Startup’s Success
- Date: March 19 | Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
- SE72496 – Next Wave Innovations: Startups Shaping Tomorrow’s Technology
- Date: March 19 | Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM PDT
MetAI’s AI-powered Controller Simulator and digital twin technology are setting a new standard for industrial automation. By bridging the gap between OT and IT, integrating AI-powered simulation, and aligning with NVIDIA’s industrial AI vision, MetAI is driving the next evolution of intelligent automation.
Explore how AI and digital twins can revolutionize industrial automation by joining MetAI at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Booth #134.
