HII and Path Robotics sign an MOU to bring AI welding to Navy shipbuilding

Path Robotics/Autonomous welding cell

HII, the largest US military shipbuilder, signed a memorandum of understanding with Path Robotics to explore integrating Path's AI-driven welding robots into shipyards for both crewed and uncrewed vessels to increase production throughput.

• MOU signed February 17, 2026 at Path Robotics headquarters in Columbus, Ohio
• Partnership aims to accelerate shipbuilding throughput and strengthen maritime industrial base
• Exploratory agreement; no yards, volumes, or money specified yet
• Path Robotics CEO Andy Lonsberry and HII EVP Eric Chewning signed the memorandum