Japan is proving experimental physical AI is ready for the real world. Driven by severe labor shortages, Japanese companies are deploying AI-powered robots across factories, warehouses and critical infrastructure. The Ministry aims to capture 30% of the global physical AI market by 2040, building on the country's 70% share of the industrial robotics market. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/05/japan-is-proving-experimental-physical-ai-is-ready-for-the-real-world/ #AIagent #AI #GenAI #Japan #Robotics