Physical AI

How SoftBank Corp. is Bringing Physical AI to Logistics Warehouses

In logistics warehouses, labor shortages are driving demand for the automation of tasks traditionally performed by people. However, many processes involve handling items with different form factors and inconsistent placements, making autom…

How SoftBank Corp. is Working to Implement Physical AI in the Real World

Physical AI is technology where AI analyzes and makes decisions based on information obtained from a robot’s sensors and cameras, and external systems. This enables a robot to flexibly carry out complex movements that correspond to AI anal…

MWC26 Takeaways: SoftBank Corp. Highlights Shift from Traditional Telco to AI Infrastructure Provider

From March 2 to 5, MWC Barcelona 2026 (MWC26), one of the world's largest mobile-related exhibitions, welcomed nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories to Barcelona, Spain. According to the GSMA, the organizer of MWC26, …

Keywords Explained: Physical AI

A technology that enables robots to perform flexible, complex movements by having AI analyze and interpret data from sensors, cameras and external systems so robots can act autonomously AI that understands situations like humans to act in …

SoftBank Corp. and Yaskawa Electric Partner to Develop “Physical AI” Use Case for Offices

Due to its declining birthrate and aging population, Japan is facing a severe labor shortage. Accordingly, the need for automation and labor-saving solutions is growing across many industries, and the use of AI and robotics is becoming inc…