Emerson Electric Launches Guardian Virtual Advisor: AI-Powered Solution for Industrial Automation
On September 23, 2025, Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) introduced Guardian Virtual Advisor, an innovative AI-powered software solution designed to optimize industrial automation systems and enhance operational efficiency. The new software provides users with immediate answers to natural language questions and offers relevant reference materials, initially supporting DeltaV distributed control systems.
Guardian Virtual Advisor: Enhancing Industrial Efficiency
Guardian Virtual Advisor leverages over two decades of data from Emerson Electric Co.’s Guardian Digital Platform to address inefficiencies commonly found in industrial operations. According to Frost & Sullivan, operational losses in the industrial sector are estimated to exceed $1 trillion globally, highlighting the need for effective lifecycle services and solutions like Guardian Virtual Advisor.
Key Features and Benefits
- AI-Powered Assistance: Combines AI with domain expertise to help customers rapidly evaluate and enhance automation system performance.
- Self-Service Advice: Offers quick and easy access to troubleshooting information.
- Natural Language Input: Allows users to ask questions in their own words and receive direct, understandable answers.
- Lifecycle Management Support: Supports end-to-end lifecycle management, helping maximize uptime and protect automation investments.
- Extensibility: Plans are in place to extend support to AMS and Ovation platforms.
Comments from Emerson Leadership
According to Nina Golder, vice president of Emerson's Guardian software and solutions, "When a user is in the middle of a task, they don't want to read through thousands of knowledge base articles; they want the answer as soon as possible. Guardian Virtual Advisor quickly provides the direct answer to questions in conversational language, and delivers the referenced product information or system-specific hotfixes, saving valuable time and energy so teams can keep systems running at peak performance."
Emerson: An Industrial Technology Leader
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is recognized as a global industrial technology leader that provides advanced automation solutions. With a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software, Emerson aims to automate and optimize business performance for its customers. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company combines innovative technology with proven operational excellence to drive the future of automation.
Additional Resources
Guardian Virtual Advisor is available to subscribers of Emerson's product support through the Guardian Digital Platform. This tool is poised to play a crucial role in accelerating time-to-market, reducing costs, maximizing asset utilization, and minimizing operational risks for industrial operations globally.