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Panasonic Challenges 'Physical AI' with a 250-Person Team, Aiming to AI-ify Craftsman's Tacit Knowledge and Considering External Sales

Panasonic Challenges 'Physical AI' with a 250-Person Team, Aiming to AI-ify Craftsman's Tacit Knowledge and Considering External Sales

Panasonic Holdings announced plans to strengthen its 'Physical AI' R&D with a team of about 250, aiming for business results in manufacturing and logistics over the next 3 to 5 years.

Key points

  • •Panasonic Holdings revealed its strategy to enhance R&D for 'Physical AI' combining AI and robotics on November 11.
  • •The company is developing with a team of approximately 250 people, focusing on areas of strength such as factories and logistics.
  • •The initiative targets business outcomes with a 3-to-5-year outlook.
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