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Japan sets goal to deploy 10 million AI robots by 2040

Japan has set a target to deploy 10 million AI robots domestically by 2040 to counter labor shortages driven by ageing and population decline. The government plans to expand robot use across 18 areas, with six fields designated for initial social demonstration. Companies are beginning deployments, including ZEALS\' wheeled humanoid D1 and Kakuiti\'s plan to introduce a Unitree humanoid as a new employee. Insurers are also preparing related coverage.

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Humanoid robot battery race shifts to uptime as capacity expansion hits limits

Competition in the humanoid robot battery market is shifting from capacity to operating uptime as heavier batteries make robots harder to run. Most humanoid battery packs remain below 2 kWh, delivering 2 to 4 hours of use, short of an 8-hour shift. Companies are turning to integrated packs, fast charging and rapid swapping. IBK Investment & Securities sees demand becoming meaningful only with mass production, while TrendForce highlights swappable and solid-state batteries.

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Japan unveils ambulance dedicated to repairing humanoid robots

A dedicated vehicle to diagnose and repair broken humanoid robots on site has appeared in Japan. GMO AI & Robotics Trading Co (GMO AIR) unveiled the “GMO Humanoid Ambulance” and said it is Japan’s first dedicated vehicle for humanoid maintenance. The company plans to dispatch it with engineers, parts and diagnostic tools, and offer replacement robots through a 70,000 yen-a-month subscription when repairs take a long time.