HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech) has been recognized as a Market Shaper in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services - Established Vendors as of June 2026. This recognition appears in the inaugural edition of this quadrant published on June 8, 2026, by analysts Katie Gove et al.
The company believes this recognition underscores its early leadership in the rapidly emerging Physical AI space. HCLTech offers a full-stack portfolio of Physical AI services spanning:
- Intelligent Systems
- Kinetic AI (Cognitive Robotics)
- Semiconductor Engineering
- Smart Infrastructure for Edge and AI of Things
Specific platforms mentioned include VisionX, TraceX, SmarTwin, and iEdgeX. These solutions are being deployed across multiple industries with a strong focus on Manufacturing and Heavy Industries, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Retail sectors.
HCLTech works closely with leading ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation and scale adoption in this space. The company operates dedicated Physical AI labs in Santa Clara, US, and Noida, India to advance next-generation capabilities and enterprise deployments.
Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, commented: "Being recognized as a Market Shaper in the inaugural Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services reinforces HCLTech's leadership in translating AI innovation into real-world impact. Our holistic Physical AI portfolio spans chip-to-software, enabling enterprises to sense, think and act in real time, bridging the physical and digital worlds at scale. With deep engineering DNA, a full-stack advantage and a focus on measurable outcomes, we are enabling industrialized, enterprise-grade adoption of Physical AI across industries."
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Company Background
HCLTech is a global technology company with more than 227,000 people across 60 countries. The company delivers capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.