Japan plans 10 million humanoid robots by 2040, strategy to cope with labor shortage

2026-07-17 11:54:00 / MISTERE&KURIOZITETE ALFA PRESS

Japan plans 10 million humanoid robots by 2040, strategy to cope with labor

Japan has adopted an ambitious national strategy that aims to deploy about 10 million humanoid robots by 2040, in an effort to address a severe labor shortage and maintain the pace of economic development. The project is backed by the Japanese government and major technology companies such as Sony, Honda, SoftBank and NEC.

The plan, known as Noetra, envisages the use of robots in 18 different sectors, including the food industry, healthcare, industrial production and natural disaster management. To implement it, a national robotics center based on artificial intelligence will be created, which will deal with scientific research, technological development and training of specialists.

The Japanese government has planned to invest about 1 trillion yen, or roughly 5.4 billion euros, over the next five years to support the implementation of the project. The aim is for the robots to help especially in sectors where labor shortages have become critical.

According to Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa, Japan aims to become a global leader in advanced robotics by leveraging experience and data accumulated in areas such as elderly care, manufacturing, disaster response and the dismantling of the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Unlike generative artificial intelligence, which creates digital content, the project focuses on so-called "physical artificial intelligence," which enables robots to act autonomously in the real environment.

Japanese authorities hope this transformation will help the economy cope with an aging population and labor shortages, as the country aims to compete with other technological powers, particularly China, in the development of robotics and artificial intelligence.

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