Kawasaki Collaborates with NVIDIA , Analog Devices, Microsoft , and Fujitsu to Accelerate Development of Physical AI toward Social Implementation.
— Establishment of a Physical AI Development Hub in Silicon Valley, USA —
Tokyo, May 22, 2026 — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today announced the establishment of the Kawasaki Physical AI Center San Jose, a new hub in Silicon Valley, USA, for the social deployment of Physical AI, with the aim of accelerating Japan–U.S. collaboration in the AI and semiconductor fields. Through this Center, Kawasaki will advance collaboration with NVIDIA, Analog Devices, Microsoft, and Fujitsu—world-leading players in AI development.
An opening ceremony was held on May 21. In the presence of representatives from these AI development companies and officials from Japanese government agencies that supported the establishment of the Center, Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and Chief Executive Officer, delivered the following statement of commitment:
At the Kawasaki Physical AI Center, we will first focus on healthcare and elder care, where aging societies and labor shortages are global challenges. We will establish “hospital one-stop solution” that covers the entire in-hospital experience from arrival, examination, diagnosis, and treatment, to surgery and post-care—through the integration of Physical AI and robotics.
Simultaneously, by expanding the integration of Physical AI and robotics across a wide range of industries—including semiconductors, automotive, and new mobility—we will deploy integrated solutions across diverse fields.
What matters most is that these solutions take root on site, are used continuously, and contribute to improving the quality of healthcare. This is what we call “social implementation.” What we aim for is NOT to replace people, but to deliver Physical AI that supports human judgment and action — safely and efficiently.
At this Center, partners from AI, semiconductors, software, academia, and those who understand real customer challenges come together. We would like to make this place a starting point for global partnerships. (Abstract)
Full text of the opening ceremony remarks
https://www.khi.co.jp/pressrelease/news_260522-1.pdf
In addition, many stakeholders, including participants in the ceremony, expressed strong interest and high expectations for the center, noting that it will accelerate the societal implementation of Physical AI and help transform the coming era.
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA — Video Message
https://youtu.be/-LQYP8d5_ZA?si=QDyJD5AcQuLYYqDh
Jacques Marescaux, World-Leading Expert in Robotic Surgery — Video Message
https://youtu.be/Zul2MpM9ol4?si=bmUC31JWcNz90VsY
Kawasaki has opened the Kawasaki Physical AI Center San Jose, a new hub for the real-world implementation of Physical AI. This initiative aims to accelerate Japan–U.S. collaboration in the fields of AI and semiconductors. Here are some highlights from today’s opening event!
