Nvidia and Fujitsu unite Japan’s robot giants for ‘physical AI’ push

On July 16, 2026, Nvidia and Fujitsu announced a new 'physical AI' initiative in Tokyo, bringing together Japan’s top industrial robot makers Fanuc, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The companies plan to deploy Nvidia-powered smart robots that can operate autonomously alongside humans in factories, homes and hospitals, with first-phase collaborations expected later this year.