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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NVIDIA have announced the world’s first national AI infrastructure dedicated to physical AI, built around an NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI factory with 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 140 megawatts of capacity, targeting Japan’s goal of capturing 30% of the global AI robotics market by 2040.
Toyota’s Woven City in Japan has moved from concept to operational testbed, with around 100 early residents already living alongside delivery robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI systems. The site near Mount Fuji is positioned as a long-term proving ground for mobility and human-machine interaction.
Researchers in Japan have developed a radiation-tolerant Wi-Fi receiver capable of operating in extreme nuclear environments, potentially enabling wireless robots for decommissioning tasks.
Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk trained on Buddhist scriptures, as AI begins to expand into cultural and spiritual roles.
Tokyo Electric Power Company has introduced a 22 meter robotic arm designed to remove radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant, marking a key step in long-term decommissioning efforts.
Yukai Engineering’s Mirumi, a small robotic bag charm, is entering global markets as robotics companies explore emotionally expressive consumer products tied to fashion and collectibles.
Japan has launched a national effort to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027, bringing together universities, electronics firms, and government support to address labor shortages and restore its robotics leadership.