Fujitsu, Yaskawa, Kawasaki to Use Nvidia Technology for Physical AI Robots

Fujitsu, Yaskawa Electric Corp. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced a collaboration with Nvidia Corp. to develop physical AI robots in Tokyo on Thursday. The technology aims to create robots that can operate independently rather than follow fixed programs. The companies said the robots could work in factories, homes and hospitals.

Background on the Initiative The announcement builds on a prior agreement between Nvidia and Fujitsu. Executives said the robots could help address Japan's labor shortage. Japan faces rapid population aging, and the companies said smart robots could assist elderly people living alone.

The first phase of the collaboration is scheduled for later this year. The companies have not set a timeline for wider deployment and have not decided whether to form a joint venture. The Japanese government recently announced plans to attract more than 370 trillion yen in public and private investment in technology fields including physical AI by 2040.