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Digitimes October 12, 2026 By Jingyue Hsiao positive

Kawasaki Heavy Industries bets JPY550 billion on physical AI, robotics

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries is betting on physical AI as part of a multibillion-dollar growth plan to modernize factories, address labor shortages, and expand robotics across shipbuilding, aerospace, and healthcare. The move signals how one of Japan's major industrial groups plans to compete in a global market where automation is increasingly central to productivity, resilience, and long-term growth.
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