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Japan Moves to Develop Domestic Physical AI, Targets 30% Global Share by 2040

TOKYO, Mar 18 (News On Japan) - Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry presented a draft outline of its revised strategy through 2040 at an expert panel on AI and semiconductors, setting a goal of achieving more than a 30% global market share in domestically developed “physical AI,” which enables autonomous control of robots and other systems.

The plan calls for accelerating the domestic development of physical AI technologies, positioning them as a key pillar of Japan’s future industrial competitiveness. The strategy also emphasizes expanding semiconductor design and manufacturing bases within Japan to strengthen supply chain resilience and technological independence.

The ministry confirmed its intention to compile the full strategy by the summer, incorporating feedback from experts as it finalizes policies aimed at boosting the country’s capabilities in both AI and semiconductor sectors.

Source: テレ東BIZ

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