Schneider Electric unveils their latest industrial tool, the Industrial Copilot, with Aurelien LeSant as the focus.
Schneider Electric's Industrial Copilot is making waves in the world of industrial automation, setting itself apart from other AI copilots with its unique development approach and feature focus.
The Industrial Copilot is a domain-trained, context-aware assistant that leverages Schneider's proprietary industrial data and expertise. Unlike some AI copilots that may be more general-purpose or proprietary to specific ecosystems, the Industrial Copilot is strongly rooted in Schneider Electric’s four-year commitment to open software-defined automation (SDA), a vendor-agnostic strategy.
One of the key differences is the Industrial Copilot's deep industrial domain training. It specifically supports engineering and code generation phases in manufacturing, providing automation code support and process documentation analysis converted into an automation application structure. This focus on industrial engineering productivity sets it apart, as other AI copilots in manufacturing might focus more broadly on frontline workers' tasks, safety, quality, or data analytics.
Another significant aspect of the Industrial Copilot is its integration with Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) platform. Unlike standalone AI copilots, Schneider Electric’s copilot is currently available only as a module within the EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform. This tight integration enables context-based engineering augmentation and unified user experience across Schneider’s software suite, fostering ongoing evolution and potential expansion across all Schneider automation tools.
Schneider Electric announced its AI-powered Industrial Copilot in 2025, marking a strategic evolution of the company's commitment to open software-defined automation (SDA), a vendor-agnostic approach pioneered over four years ago. The Industrial Copilot was co-developed with Microsoft and is built on Microsoft's Azure AI infrastructure. It is designed to improve operational agility in manufacturing, enabling manufacturers to reconfigure production lines in hours or days instead of weeks or months.
The Industrial Copilot is more than just a productivity enhancer; it is a domain-trained, context-aware assistant. Since 2024, several automation technology providers have released initial versions of AI assistants for industrial use. As AI-powered copilots for industrial automation become widespread, Schneider Electric's Industrial Copilot stands out as a unique approach to industrial copilot technology compared to other suppliers.
[1] Schneider Electric Press Release
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[3] IndustryWeek Article
[4] Microsoft Blog Post
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The Industrial Copilot, developed by Schneider Electric, leverages advanced technology for industrial automation, setting itself apart from other AI copilots. This domain-trained, context-aware assistant, launched in 2025, is not just a productivity enhancer; it specifically supports engineering and code generation phases in manufacturing, highlighting its focus on industrial automation technology.
