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

Robotics & Automation News · May 22, 2026

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

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  • •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.
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