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Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'
By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence using Nvidia’s technology, bringing together what it said was the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI.The technology area known as “physical AI” refers to smart, futuristic robots that...
Key takeaway The initiative was announced in Tokyo on Thursday by Nvidia Corp.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
As San Antonio continues to grow its own tech industry, the partnership between Fujitsu and Nvidia to develop "physical AI" in Japan serves as a model for how local businesses can collaborate to drive innovation. With San Antonio's strong manufacturing presence, the concept of physical AI, which enables robots to think and act independently, could have significant implications for the city's economy. The use of smart robots to address labor shortages, particularly in industries such as healthcare, could be especially relevant in San Antonio, where the medical sector is a major employer. Additionally, the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its existing trade relationships with Japan could create opportunities for San Antonio businesses to get involved in the development and implementation of physical AI technology. As the city looks to expand its tech sector, it will be worth watching how local companies respond to the potential of physical AI.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence using Nvidia’s technology, bringing together what it said was the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI.The technology area known as “physical AI” refers to smart, futuristic robots that...
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