Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
China’s push into humanoid robots is accelerating, with domestic firms shipping more units and iterating faster than U.S. competitors in a still-nascent market.
The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee’s inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries.
Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business intelligence.
Logistics and delivery giant FedEx is deploying 17 new electric box trucks in a move that advanced the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s national climate targets, which focus on densely populated urban areas.
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Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.