JapanJapanese construction firm Shimizu is planning to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots at its construction sites by fiscal 2030. These robots would perform tasks like painting and plastering, addressing the industry's significant labor shortage. The company is currently testing a robot developed by China's Unitree to navigate construction sites autonomously. This initiative reflects broader efforts in Japan to adopt automation and robotics to counteract declining workforce numbers in labor-intensive sectors.
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