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An ambulance service for humanoid robots has been launched in Japan
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japanese company GMO AI & Robotics Trading has launched a specialised 'ambulance' service to provide on-site repair, diagnostics, and replacement for malfunctioning humanoid robots, aiming to reduce robot downtime and support rapid operational recovery.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 3 sources have reported it between 8 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.
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You now face a new service model where robot uptime can be maximised through mobile repair units. Step up partnerships or service strategies to stay competitive as this quick-replacement approach reshapes customer expectations in robotics.
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3 sources · first reported 8 Sep 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026
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