Japan’s Robotics and Manufacturing Leaders Build on NVIDIA Cosmos to Advance Physical AI Frontier

NVIDIA announced Cosmos 3 Edge, a 4-billion-parameter model for on-device vision reasoning and robot policy deployment on Jetson platforms. The company expanded the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to Japan, with major manufacturers including FANUC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kubota, NEC, SoftBank, Sony, and Yaskawa Electric intending to join. Multiple Japanese companies are building physical AI solutions across robotics, manufacturing, agriculture, and smart infrastructure using NVIDIA's technology stack.

07/15/2026, 11:40 PM • GlobeNewswire

Four OEMs Capture 60% of Robotics Industry AI Visibility

Analysis of 1,000 AI prompts across ChatGPT and Claude shows that FANUC, ABB Robotics, KUKA, and Yaskawa Motoman collectively capture 60% of brand mentions in robotics and factory automation recommendations. With 40% of robotics queries carrying direct purchase intent, AI platforms now function as critical procurement channels. Integration complexity emerged as the top buyer concern (92% of responses), surpassing price considerations. The remaining 82 companies share only 40% of mentions, with visibility dropping sharply below 3% after the top 10 vendors.

04/28/2026, 1:40 PM • GlobeNewswire

Fab Automation Market Size to Hit USD 46.03 Billion by 2033, at 7.13% CAGR | Research by SNS Insider

The global fab automation market is estimated at USD 26.59 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 46.03 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.13%. Growth is driven by surging semiconductor demand, advanced R&D, and increased adoption of robotics and automated material handling systems. However, high capital investment requirements and complex integration challenges may impede expansion for smaller manufacturers.

01/06/2026, 4:29 AM • GlobeNewswire

North America Automotive Robotics Market Forecast and Company Analysis Report 2025-2033 Featuring ABB, Rockwell, Yaskawa, Fanuc, Harmonic Drive Systems, Nachi-Fujikoshi, Universal Robots, Comau

The North American automotive robotics market is projected to grow from $3.05 billion in 2024 to $7.09 billion by 2033, driven by automation demand, AI advancements, and Industry 4.0 adoption, with key challenges including high initial investment and regulatory compliance.

07/29/2025, 4:43 AM • GlobeNewswire