At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Hitachi delivered a powerful message: the future of social infrastructure will be intelligent, connected, and sustainable. Through strategic collaborations with NVIDIA, Google Cloud, and Nozomi Networks, Hitachi showcased how advanced artificial intelligence is being embedded into the systems that power modern society—energy grids, rail networks, industrial operations, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Anchored by its mission to build a Harmonized Society, Hitachi’s CES presence highlighted how AI-driven innovation can address some of the world’s most pressing infrastructure challenges while enabling long-term sustainability and resilience.
Bringing AI to the Physical World With HMAX
At the core of Hitachi’s CES 2026 strategy is HMAX by Hitachi, its flagship AI solutions portfolio designed specifically for social infrastructure. Originally introduced within Hitachi Rail, HMAX has now expanded across three critical sectors: Mobility, Energy, and Industry.
HMAX integrates physical products, operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and advanced AI capabilities—including generative, agentic, perception, and physical AI. By harnessing vast volumes of data from physical and digital assets, the platform delivers intelligent visibility, automation, and optimized decision-making across complex infrastructure environments.
This expansion positions HMAX as a key growth engine for Hitachi while reinforcing its leadership in AI-powered infrastructure transformation.
Strategic Collaborations Driving Sustainable Innovation
Hitachi and NVIDIA: Advancing Physical AI
A major highlight of CES 2026 was Hitachi’s collaboration with NVIDIA, culminating in the CES Foundry session “Pioneering AI Technologies for the Physical World.” The session explored how physical AI and advanced simulation can safely accelerate real-world deployment across industrial and infrastructure environments—ensuring systems are validated for safety, reliability, and performance before rollout.
This partnership underscores how AI simulation is becoming essential for building efficient, autonomous, and sustainable infrastructure systems.
Transforming Rail With Google Cloud
Hitachi Rail also announced a collaboration with Google Cloud, supported by GlobalLogic, to accelerate digital transformation in the rail sector. By leveraging cloud-based AI, cybersecurity, and digital engineering capabilities, the initiative aims to enhance operational productivity and support the transition toward energy-efficient and autonomous rail networks.
The collaboration reflects Hitachi’s “One Hitachi” approach, aligning expertise across the organization to deliver scalable, real-world impact.
AI-Driven Automation Across Industry and Healthcare
Beyond mobility and energy, Hitachi showcased how AI is reshaping industrial manufacturing and healthcare:
- In the battery sector, AI-powered inspection, robotics, and lifecycle management solutions are improving yield, quality, and environmental performance.
- In biopharmaceutical manufacturing, AI-driven simulation and feedback systems can reduce production lead times by up to one-third.
- Healthcare innovations include explainable AI platforms for biomarker analysis and end-to-end traceability solutions for regenerative medicine.
These advancements demonstrate how AI can deliver both operational efficiency and sustainability outcomes across highly regulated industries.
Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
As infrastructure becomes more connected, security remains paramount. Hitachi Cyber announced a strategic alliance with Nozomi Networks to deliver advanced OT and IoT security monitoring. The collaboration combines deep industrial expertise with cutting-edge cybersecurity technology to protect energy, mobility, and manufacturing systems from growing physical and cyber threats.
Experience the Future With Hitachi
At Booth #8529 in the LVCC North Hall, visitors experienced interactive demonstrations of HMAX solutions, software-defined vehicle infrastructure, AI simulation powered by NVIDIA, and next-generation R&D initiatives focused on frontline workers, logistics, and decarbonization.
