KDDI and Avita partner on ‘Physical AI’ humanoid service robots

On March 8, 2026, Robotics & Automation News reported that Japanese telecom KDDI and avatar/robotics firm Avita have formed a strategic partnership to build humanoid robots for real-world service roles using “Physical AI.” The project will combine Avita’s avatar and conversational AI with KDDI’s networks and GPU data centers, with commercial trials planned from autumn 2026.