HCLTech recognized as a ‘Market Shaper’ in the 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services - Established Vendors

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The company placed in the Market Shaper category of the inaugural quadrant

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Jun 18, 2026 - HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been named a Market Shaper as of June 2026 in the Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services - Established Vendors.

We believe this recognition underscores HCLTech’s early leadership in the rapidly emerging Physical AI space. The company offers a full-stack portfolio spanning Intelligent Systems, Kinetic AI (Cognitive Robotics), Semiconductor Engineering, Smart Infrastructure for Edge and AI of Things, covering platforms such as VisionX, TraceX, SmarTwin and iEdgeX. These solutions are being deployed across industries, with a strong focus on Manufacturing and Heavy Industries, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Retail. HCLTech works closely with leading ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation and scale adoption in this space. The company also operates dedicated Physical AI labs in Santa Clara, US, and Noida, India, to advance next-generation capabilities and enterprise deployments.

“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,” said Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech.

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

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Gartner, Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors, By Katie Gove et. al, 8 June 2026.

 

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

 

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