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Japan's 10 Million-Robot Plan Takes Shape as Kawasaki and Panasonic Bet Big on Humanoids
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan aims to deploy 10 million AI-powered humanoid robots by 2040 to address its aging and shrinking workforce, with companies like Kawasaki targeting fully autonomous humanoids by 2030 and Panasonic focusing on extending robot runtime through advanced battery technology.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.
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Your robotics strategy must shift from simple automation to AI-powered humanoids as Japan aggressively pushes mass deployment and battery innovation redefines uptime limits. Panasonic's in-house testing model opens a fast iteration path to market-ready robots, creating a narrow window to prove endurance and safety.
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