March 30, 2026
Media Advisory: HII and GrayMatter Robotics to Advance Shipbuilding with Physical AI
What: HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest shipbuilder, and GrayMatter Robotics, a leader in physical AI for manufacturing, will host a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony and physical AI demonstration at GrayMatter’s headquarters Monday, April 6. Media will be able to film Live Technology Demonstrations and cover the signing ceremony, plus ask questions of the two industry leaders below. The event is NOT open to the public, but media are invited to cover it.
Who: Following the ceremony remarks, formal MOU signing and physical AI demonstrations, media will have an opportunity to speak with Eric Chewning, HII executive vice president of maritime systems & corporate strategy, and Ariyan Kabir, GrayMatter Robotics CEO and co-founder.
When: Monday, April 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: GrayMatter Robotics HQ 2226 E 223rd St, Carson, California, 90810
Additional Directions: Parking is available at GrayMatter’s headquarters. Please plan to park at signs marked media. Event signage will be posted on-site to guide you to the appropriate parking area.
RSVP: Confirmation of media attendance is required. Please RSVP by noon on Friday, April 3, to Mike Goldstein, Mike@82comms.com or Danny Hernandez, danny.j.hernandez@hii-co.com 202-264-7143.
Safety and Attire: As this event will take place in an active manufacturing environment, closed-toed shoes are required.
About HII
HII is America's Seapower Company. The nation’s largest shipbuilder, HII builds the manned and unmanned maritime systems and all-domain mission technologies that project U.S. and allied power around the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII is headquartered in Virginia and employs 45,000 people across three divisions.
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