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Japan to study use of AI-equipped humanoid robots in defense

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Japan plans to explore the use in defense of humanoid robots equipped with physical artificial intelligence, government and ruling party sources said Tuesday, as the country's Self-Defense Forces struggle to secure enough recruits.

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Tokyo evaluates uses for patrols and logistics but brakes on use in battle

·Rome, Italy
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Yi-rak = The Japanese government plans to use AI-equipped humanoid robots for support missions such as base security and material transport for the Self-Defense Forces...

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Japanese government plans to review key defense and security documents at the end of the year

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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The government has begun considering a full-scale study into the use of humanoid robots in the defense sector. The plan envisions using "physical AI," a technology that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and enables autonomous movement, for deployment in logistical support missions of the Self-Defense Forces, such as base security and material transport. The plan involves the regular employment of Self-Defense Force personnel…

·Japan
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産経ニュース broke the news in Japan on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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