Kawasaki Heavy Industries opens Physical AI development center in Silicon Valley to accelerate collaboration with major technology partners on healthcare and robotics applications.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries launched the Kawasaki Physical AI Center San Jose on May 21, focusing on real-world applications for physical AI systems (artificial intelligence capable of autonomously perceiving, reasoning, and acting within real-world environments through machines and robotic systems) in partnership with Nvidia, Analog Devices, Microsoft, and Fujitsu.

The center will initially prioritize healthcare and elder care applications, with plans to develop a 'hospital one-stop solution' covering the entire in-hospital experience from arrival through post-care by integrating physical AI with existing robotic systems including the Nyokkey autonomous service robot, Forro indoor delivery robot, hinotori surgical robot system, and Corleo robotic multi-legged vehicle.

Partner companies have defined roles: Nvidia will work on AI and robotics integration, Analog Devices will contribute sensing and voice-recognition technologies, Microsoft will support cloud and AI platform infrastructure, and Fujitsu will focus on integrating AI with healthcare business and robotic systems.