Yaskawa Electric and SoftBank announced on December 1 a collaboration to advance AI-powered robots capable of autonomous work in offices and other public spaces. The companies signed an agreement to promote “physical AI,” enabling robots to recognize real-world conditions and select appropriate actions. Their first joint project developed office-use examples such as organizing desks and retrieving supplies, tasks previously difficult due to changing environments. SoftBank’s system generates work instructions using AI, while Yaskawa’s robots create and execute precise movements. Sensor and camera data are processed with low latency through SoftBank’s communications technology. The partners plan to expand applications to hospitals, schools, and commercial facilities. Source: SoftBank
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