SoftBank and Yaskawa Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Office Robots in Japan
SoftBank Corp. and Yaskawa Electric are joining forces to introduce AI-driven robotics into Japanese offices, targeting labor shortages and operational inefficiencies. The collaboration merges SoftBank's AI-RAN and edge computing with Yaskawa's robotics and action-generation AI, aiming to create adaptable robots for dynamic workplaces.
The first prototype integrates real-time sensor data and building management systems, designed to navigate unpredictable environments. A live demonstration at Tokyo Big Sight will showcase Japan's push to automate complex tasks—balancing human labor with machine precision.