Japanese Firms Launch AI School for Humanoid Robots
Narashino, Chiba Pref., Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)--A consortium of Japanese companies has launched a data center to train physical artificial intelligence on human tasks for deploying humanoid robots in factories and logistics operations. The facility in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, is operated by J-HRTI, a consortium of five companies, including Tsumura & Co., a maker of Chinese h...
A group of Japanese firms has inaugurated a data center designed to train physical artificial intelligence (AI) for humanoid robots, with the aim of deploying them in factories and logistics operations. The facility, located in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, is managed by J-HRTI, a joint venture of five companies, including Tsumura & Co., a producer of Chinese herbal medicine, and Yamazen Corp., a machinery trading firm.
The partners have combined their resources to gather extensive work data and train AI, a task typically too challenging for a single entity to accomplish alone. This move is crucial for making humanoid robots viable for practical use in industrial settings.
The data center is equipped to house up to 40 robots manufactured in China, with operators stationed at the facility. These operators wear virtual reality headsets, allowing them to control the robots and gather necessary data. The center also features sections that mimic actual work environments, enabling the testing of potential applications for the robots.
J-HRTI has set a goal to deploy these robots for straightforward tasks like transporting materials within the fiscal year 2026, which concludes at the end of March next year.
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