Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040
Japan is updating its national robotics strategy and plans to deploy 10 million robots in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors by 2040. The new goal was announced by the country’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Ryosei Akazawa, to address pressing social issues.
To implement this plan, the government will invest in the development of artificial intelligence for robots and other forms of physical AI. As part of the strategy, a new organization called Noetra will be established, with controlling stakes held by industrial giants SoftBank, NEC, Sony Group, and Honda.
Rakuten and Fujitsu are also being considered as potential partners in this large-scale initiative. Minister Akazawa emphasized that the country already has significant experience in using technology for the healthcare of the elderly and for responding to natural disasters. In addition, automated systems were actively used in the complex process of decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The new government program aims to scale up these technologies nationwide.
This was reported by the industry publication The Register.
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