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Introduction to Global AI Lab

On May 11, 2026, Commerce Robotics, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, announced the launch of its new offshore AI development support service, Global AI Lab. This innovative initiative seeks to aid Japanese companies in navigating the complex landscape of AI development by offering tailored offshore solutions.

The demand for AI technologies, including generative AI, AI agents, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), has surged recently. However, many businesses face significant challenges, such as:

• - Difficulty in hiring AI developers
• - Rising development costs
• - Stagnation at the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase without moving to full operational deployment
• - A shortage of project managers and systems engineers knowledgeable in AI
• - Concerns about quality when utilizing offshore development

To address these issues, Global AI Lab has been designed as a customer-centric offshore AI development service that optimally aligns with the needs of Japanese enterprises. This service operates under a lab-type contract where requirements definition, design, and quality management are handled locally, while collaborating with global development teams primarily based in India and Vietnam. This approach ensures high-quality and cost-effective AI development solutions.

Background of the Global AI Lab

In recent discussions surrounding the so-called “death of SaaS,” many SaaS companies have shifted towards embedding AI agents or transforming their services into AI-centric offerings. However, even with this enthusiasm, there remains a glaring shortage of skilled AI personnel in Japan, resulting in fierce competition for talent and continuously high recruitment costs, which are expected to rise further.

Features of Global AI Lab

1. Rapid AI Development Team Formation
The service guarantees the swift assembly of optimized AI development teams tailored to specific project requirements. This includes expertise in generative AI, RAG, AI agents, image recognition, and voice AI through semi-delegated contracts.

2. End-to-End Client Support
From AI strategy planning to requirements definition, PoC design, and system design, Global AI Lab ensures continuous support throughout all stages of the project, even from the earliest stages of conceptualization.

3. Japanese Quality Project Management
Local project managers and system engineers oversee quality and progress to mitigate potential communication and quality issues often encountered in offshore development. This guarantees stable project operations.

4. Affordable Development Costs
By leveraging global development structures, the service can offer substantially lower costs compared to local development options, enabling scalable AI development opportunities.

Target Companies

• - SaaS companies aiming to incorporate AI agents into their services.
• - Large and medium enterprises looking to develop operational systems powered by AI agents.
• - Companies wishing to build proprietary RAG on-premises or in private cloud environments.

The Offshore AI Development Landscape

The local recruitment landscape for AI development talent has become exceedingly challenging, with soaring salaries for engineers. Meanwhile, countries like Vietnam and India are producing a wealth of young engineers skilled in AI technologies.

Despite this promise, offshore development can encounter issues stemming from a lack of business knowledge and project management frameworks, which might hinder progress. Commerce Robotics has been actively engaged in offshore AI development services for over three years, successfully navigating various challenges to enhance processes and finalize several AI product developments. Global AI Lab encapsulates the experience and know-how gained from these initiatives, presenting a refined service specially tailored for Japanese firms.

Provision of RAG Engine

Commerce Robotics has developed a multi-tenant cloud-based RAG engine that it licenses for customization based on client requirements, allowing for seamless integration into on-premises or private cloud environments.

Development Team's Credentials

The core development team comprises graduates from prestigious institutions such as the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), focusing on design, quality control, and effective project advancement.

Future Prospects

Global AI Lab intends to focus on three main areas: AI agent development, AI image recognition, and physical AI development. The team will continue refining document management and development oversight processes to tackle quality, progress management, and knowledge-sharing challenges often faced in offshore development. By fostering a safe, cost-efficient environment for Japanese firms to adopt and leverage AI, Global AI Lab is committed to facilitating deeper AI integration in the business sphere.

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About Commerce Robotics

Commerce Robotics is a global entity providing cloud-based digital transformation services. We operate under the premise that “all transactions will become e-commerce,” and have expanded our business domain to include B2C and B2B commerce, supply chain management, and cross-border commerce, creating innovative platforms that connect businesses with individuals.