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Seminar Overview

On May 29, 2026, a seminar titled "Strategies of the World's Leading 25 Companies in Physical AI" will be hosted by Akira Yamauchi, CEO and Patent Attorney of Intellectual Property Landscape Co., Ltd. This seminar promises to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape surrounding Physical AI, an area gaining significant traction due to advancements in generative AI.

Key Details of the Seminar

• - Date: May 29, 2026, Friday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (JST)
• - Format: Live via Zoom Webinar & archived access for two weeks
• - Focus Areas: Industry robotics, humanoids, and autonomous vehicles

Understanding Physical AI

As generative AI continues to progress, the focus on Physical AI—AI equipped with physical forms—is increasing. During the opening speech at CES 2026, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the necessity of Physical AI as a fundamental component for human existence. In the automotive sector, companies like Waymo and Tesla are making headlines with their fully autonomous robotic taxis, while in China, videos of humanoids performing mesmerizing dances have amassed over 23 billion views. Thus, a newfound fascination with humanoids is emerging, similar to that seen with electric vehicles.

Conversely, the industrial robotics segment, despite being a crucial aspect of Physical AI, lacks comparable visibility and is primarily dominated by Japanese firms, which appear to have a diminished presence on the global stage. Not much comprehensive analysis has been made available concerning industry robots, humanoids, and autonomous vehicles, particularly not sourced from credible and objective data. This discrepancy in attention across the three fields signifies a need to examine these areas in greater depth.

In-Depth Analysis of Key Fields

1. Industrial Robots
- Analysis of Google's development efforts and platform strategy.
- Collaborations between Fanuc and Preferred Networks focused on solving challenges.
- Investigations into Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its problem-solving approaches.
- Intrinsic (a Google entity) analyzing synergies within the Google group.
- Diverse strategies from Omron, KUKA, and Nvidia in robot development and ecosystems.

2. Humanoids
- Evaluation of UBTECH’s market strategies as a public and dedicated player.
- Strategies concerning dexterity from Fourier and others, plus innovations from Boston Dynamics and SANCTUARY AI.
- Insights from Tesla on leveraging EV development methodologies for synergy enhancement.

3. Autonomous Vehicles
- Core strengths of Baidu in robotaxi initiatives and transitions to end-to-end driverless tech by Zoox.
- Contributions from giants like Toyota, Waymo, Honda, and Intel, leveraging their unique positions for overall ecosystem enhancement.

Summary and Critical Thoughts

The seminar will culminate in a discussion summarizing the analysis findings across the three sectors while highlighting the most noteworthy players. The positions and strategies of major platform players like Nvidia and Google will be explored in detail, alongside Tesla’s ambitious vision to dominate the market.

Q&A Session

An interactive segment will offer attendees a chance to pose questions to gain further insights.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the New Social System Research Institute located at 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, or via email at [email protected].
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Website: SSK21

About New Social System Research Institute (SSK)

Founded in December 1996, SSK is dedicated to facilitating approximately 500 business seminars annually, providing critical insights for corporations navigating today’s dynamic business environment. Our seminars deliver high-level strategies on management, marketing, and technology to generate new business opportunities, affirming our commitment to being at the forefront of industry developments.