Kawasaki Heavy bets JPY550 billion on physical AI and robotics

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is investing JPY550 billion in physical AI and robotics as part of a multiyear growth plan. The funds will modernize factories, ease labor shortages, and expand robotics across shipbuilding, aerospace, and healthcare.

• JPY550 billion committed to physical AI and robotics
• Goals: factory modernization and easing labor shortages
• Robotics expansion targets shipbuilding, aerospace, healthcare