New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): In the bustling corridors of Hall 1 at Bharat Mandapam, a nimble mechanical guest nicknamed “Scout” has become the center of attraction for delegates at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Stationed at the EY booth, the robot represents the cutting edge of industrial automation by leveraging digital twins, advanced edge intelligence and physical AI. These technologies enable highly autonomous, predictive and continuously improving inspection workflows across complex industrial environments.
While its primary use cases are designed for industries such as mining and oil and gas, Scout has already drawn significant interest from diverse sectors, including the armed forces.
During interactions at the booth, demonstrators showcased the robot’s dynamic capabilities. When asked whether the machine could move automatically, they responded, “Actually, we can run this once again for you.”
The physical demonstration is part of a broader vision to integrate robotics with real-time data analytics.
“Because you are doing a dry run. We are trying to create a dashboard out of it. We want to visualize the dashboard,” a representative explained.
The dashboard is designed to provide a comprehensive view of industrial operations, displaying the number of plants and specific details for every machine in use.
The system goes beyond basic monitoring, analyzing overall performance, downtime, uptime and quality metrics to benchmark operations and assess efficiency.
Complementing the display of physical AI, Hari Balaji, Partner at the GenAI Center of Excellence, EY India, underscored the firm’s broader focus on bridging the gap between digital intelligence and physical automation.
Speaking to ANI, Balaji highlighted the integration of advanced technology into traditional business sectors.
“Thank you for visiting the EY.ai booth. As you can see, we’ve got a number of both digital and physical AI solutions here,” he said.
Balaji, who leads initiatives in generative AI and AI-led transformation, said the firm’s strength lies in applying these technologies to address complex organizational challenges.
“We’ve got solutions for tax and consulting, HR, the future of the workforce, robotics and so on,” he added.
The EY booth has emerged as a key attraction for delegates, featuring everything from autonomous robotic inspection systems such as Scout to AI-driven dashboards for workforce management.
These innovations align with the summit’s core mission of promoting human-centric AI that drives economic progress.
As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 continues, it is serving as a global platform for industry leaders and policymakers to explore the transformative potential of AI across governance, sustainability and industrial growth. (ANI)
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