Break free from the limitations of traditional PLCs and generic IPC-based controllers with MachineMotion AI from Vention — an all-new controller that delivers exceptional computing performance, raw output power, and the intelligence needed to future-proof your automation for years.
Designed for high performance and future-ready automation, MachineMotion AI is the easiest way to automate your factory floor, simplifying automation for applications like palletizing, conveying, welding, sanding, machine tending, and many more.
Learn more about how a single compact plug-and-play automation controller can help power and control everything—from robots, motors, conveyors and sensors to AI-driven robotic applications.
Modern Manufacturing and Need for MachineMotion AI
The global manufacturing labor shortage remains a top concern. According to a 2025 Deloitte report, nearly 1.9 million U.S. manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2033. To stay competitive, manufacturers need a reliable way to automate multiple processes quickly. However, constantly changing specifications, the need to reprogram each cell, and the manual integration of pigtail wires make automation time-consuming and highly dependent on scarce expertise. As a result, many small and medium-sized manufacturers struggle to adopt automation, slowing overall industry adoption and limiting growth.
MachineMotion AI was created to make automation more accessible. Its capacity to perform demanding industrial tasks reliably and its ability to integrate future-ready AI technology makes it the safest and easiest way to automate. It accelerates the deployment of automated machines and robot cells while simplifying every step of the process, from programming to operation.
Benefits of MachineMotion AI:
- Plug-and-play: Plug-and-play compatibility and modular hardware eliminate need for manual integration
- 30 daisy-chained motors: Daisy-chain up to 30 high-performance step-servo drives with integrated motors, all connected via EtherCAT
- All your devices, one controller: Plug-and-play capabilities across leading robot brands, conveyors, actuators, safety devices, and more
- OTA upgrades: MachineMotion AI supports over-the-air updates via cellular, WiFi, or 5G, ensuring your automation system is always up to date
- AI-enabled: Powered by NVIDIA Jetson, MachineMotion AI enables AI-driven applications like vision systems and autonomous robotics
- Robot-agnostic: Seamlessly integrate leading robot brands (UR, FANUC, ABB) into one unified platform
- IP54 Enclosure: Built tough with an award-winning (red-dot design award) IP54-rated enclosure and passive internal cooling
- Certifications: Certified to Canadian, US & European safety standards
Collaborating with NVIDIA
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson, MachineMotion AI is the foundation for AI-driven manufacturing. With GPU computing, cellular IoT connectivity, and over-the-air updates, it moves beyond traditional PLCs—unlocking vision-enabled robotics and preparing manufacturers for the factories of tomorrow.
In addition, integration with NVIDIA enhances Vention’s digital twin technology, helping further de-risk the automation investment for manufacturing.
The evolution of MachineMotion & product specifications
From MachineMotion V1 in 2017 to MachineMotion AI in 2025, we’ve come a long way over the past seven years.
Compare the three generations in the chart below:
 MachineMotion V1 |
 MachineMotion V2 |
 MachineMotion AI |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Loaded with code-free software | ✔️ | ✔️ | Python, G-code |
| Open-source with powerful development tools | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Rugged enclosure | IP30 | IP54 | |
| Status light for quick diagnostics | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Connectivity | Wired, W-iFi | Wired, Wi-Fi | Wired, WiFi, Cellular IoT, 5G |
| Peak power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Plug-and-play with all Vention actuators | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Max # of motors | 3 | 4 | 30 |
| Daisy chainable motors | Up to 30 | ||
| Motion control protocol | CanOpen | CanOpen | EtherCAT |
| Status light on all motors for quick diagnostics | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Compatible with robots | UR | UR, FANUC, ABB | UR, FANUC, ABB |
| Vision applications | AI-ready | ||
| Plug-and-play safety system with physical and software reset | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Digital I/O with expansion modules | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Analog I/O with expansion modules | ✔️ | ||
| IO link sensor integration | IO-link ready |
Futureproof Your Automation for Years
With MachineMotion AI, manufacturers break free from the limitations of traditional PLCs and generic IPC-based controllers. With a single, powerful and compact controller, any manufacturer, no matter their size or expertise level, will be able to adopt autonomous robotics. Its exceptional computing performance, raw output power, and the built-in intelligence make MachineMotion AI a future-ready solution to drive automation.
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MachineMotion AI is available for pre-order and will be delivered in 2025. For additional information, talk with an expert.
