Issue 14 · Nov 2–8, 2026Agent Age News magazine · Other editions · Method · HU / ENG

How AI is affecting manufacturing, energy and logistics, curated weekly

robotics · Asia

Japan plans to put 10 million AI-driven humanoid robots to work by 2040

Sep 30, 2026 · Issue 9 · 1 source, 1 article

Japan plans to put 10 million AI-driven humanoid robots to work by 2040 to ease labour shortages. The plan is justified by the country's shrinking population.

Who is affected and how

plant manager
A state humanoid strategy responding to labour shortages could shape demand for robot manufacturing as well as industry standards.

Narrative: Humanoids arrive in factories

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