Japan wants 10 million more robots by 2040, some providing medical care

Japan has updated its national robotics strategy with a goal to adopt 10 million robots by the year 2040, with some intended to provide medical care. Minister for the Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa yesterday announced the amended strategy, which envisions more robots working to provide medical care, or taking on roles in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors. To make it happen, Akazawa announced investments in models for AI-powered robots and other forms of physical AI.