Cargill: Deploying Robotics and Edge AI with NTT Data
NTT DATA deployed private a 5G network to support robotics and edge AI across Cargill plants, as the food corporation modernises its infrastructure
TL;DR
- Cargill is modernizing operations with intelligent automation and edge computing across 50 global sites.
- NTT DATA is rolling out its private 5G network to support AI-enabled systems in Cargill's facilities.
- The private 5G platform enables edge AI workloads, distributed intelligence, and consistent performance in industrial settings.
- Deployments will primarily be in the US, with potential sites in Europe and other regions.
- The infrastructure supports frontline staff, automation, robotics, and advanced AI applications.
- Cargill has deployed Boston Dynamics' Spot robot in Amsterdam for visual inspections and hazard monitoring.
- Edge computing is essential for processing visual data from robots and enabling real-time decision-making.
- NTT DATA's private 5G platform, introduced in 2021, is evolving into multi-site AI infrastructure.
- Cargill's rollout serves as a reference for scaling edge AI in manufacturing.