HCLTech Recognized as Market Shaper in 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors

Global technology company HCLTech has been recognized as one of the Market Shapers in the Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors, published in June 2026.

This recognition affirms HCLTech’s pioneering leadership in the rapidly evolving field of Physical AI. HCLTech offers a full-stack portfolio spanning intelligent systems, Kinetic AI (robotics with cognitive capabilities), semiconductor engineering, and smart infrastructure for edge and AI of Things (AIoT), with platforms such as VisionX, TraceX, SmarTwin, and iEdgeX. These solutions are being deployed across industries, including manufacturing and heavy industry, life sciences and healthcare, and retail. To accelerate innovation and drive broader adoption in this space, HCLTech is closely collaborating with key ecosystem partners. Additionally, the company operates dedicated Physical AI labs in Santa Clara, California, USA, and Noida, India, to advance next-generation capabilities and enterprise deployment.

Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, said: "Being recognized as a Market Shaper in the inaugural Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services underscores HCLTech’s leadership in turning AI innovation into real-world value. Our comprehensive Physical AI portfolio, spanning from chip to software, enables enterprises to sense, decide, and act in real time, enabling large-scale convergence between the physical and digital worlds. Leveraging deep engineering expertise, full-stack strengths, and a commitment to measurable outcomes, we are driving industrial-scale, enterprise-grade adoption of Physical AI across diverse industries."

For more information on HCLTech’s Physical AI solutions, visit https://www.hcltech.com/physical-ai-aiot.

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About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company that delivers industry-leading expertise in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software.

Headquartered in India, the company employs over 227,000 people across 60 countries, leveraging a broad portfolio of technology services and products to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

HCLTech collaborates with clients across all major industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, technology services, semiconductors, communications and media, retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG), mobility, and public services, providing industry-specific solutions.

Its consolidated revenue for the 12 months ended March 2026 was $14.7 billion.

To learn how HCLTech accelerates the evolution of its clients’ businesses, visit www.hcltech.com.

HCLTech Japan also shares updates via its social media (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hcl-japan/).

*This document is a translated summary of the press release originally issued on June 18, 2026, in New York and Noida, India. The original English version can be accessed at:

https://www.hcltech.com/press-releases/hcltech-recognized-market-shaper-2026-gartnerr-emerging-market-quadrant-physical-ai