Japan sets 2040 goal to deploy 10 million robots, including in medical care
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Simon Sharwood
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Japan has updated its national robotics strategy with an ambitious goal to deploy 10 million robots by 2040, including robots intended to provide medical care and work in food and beverage manufacturing. Minister Ryosei Akazawa announced investments in AI-powered robots and physical AI models. The strategy builds on lessons learned from robotics applications in post-Fukushima cleanup efforts.
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Minister for the Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa yesterday announced the amended strategy, which envisions more robots working to provide medical care, or taking on roles in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors.
To make it happen, Akazawa announced investments in models for AI-powered robots and other forms of physical AI.
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