Japan targets AI leadership through new Nvidia–Fujitsu collaboration
Fujitsu and Nvidia are joining forces to establish AI infrastructure, starting locally before expanding globally.
Nvidia and Fujitsu have partnered to build an AI infrastructure in Japan, focusing on robotics and advanced computing. The project will utilise Nvidia’s GPUs and Fujitsu’s expertise to support healthcare, manufacturing, environmental work, and customer services, with completion targeted for 2030.
Speaking in Tokyo, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Japan could lead the world in AI and robotics. He described the initiative as part of the ongoing AI industrial revolution, calling infrastructure development essential in Japan and globally.
The infrastructure will initially target the Japanese market but may later expand internationally. Although specific projects and investment figures were not disclosed, collaboration with robotics firm Yaskawa Electric was mentioned as a possible example.
Fujitsu and Nvidia have previously collaborated on digital twins and robotics to address Japan’s labour shortages. Both companies state that AI systems will continually evolve and adapt over time.
Fujitsu CEO Takahito Tokita said the partnership takes a humancentric approach to keep Japan competitive. He added that the companies aim to create unprecedented technologies and tackle serious societal challenges.
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