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Nvidia expands into robotics with Fanuc and Yaskawa
Nvidia said it is partnering with Japanese companies including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric to push robotics and AI development.
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Nvidia says it has partnered with Japanese companies including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric to advance robotics and artificial intelligence.
“Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots will become intelligent, easily adaptable, and accessible.”
Huang made the remarks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.
Huang has built a huge following in Taiwan, and his appearance also drew strong interest from viewers in Japan, home to leading companies in the semiconductor supply chain, according to the source.
One attendee, Chang Hui-yu, a 57-year-old tourist from Taiwan, said:
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“I think he is the most influential person on Earth.”
Another attendee, Brian Yang, a 37-year-old Tokyo resident of Taiwanese origin, said he was thrilled to see Huang in person for the first time.
Nvidia is a US technology company best known for its GPUs and AI technologies. Its products are used in gaming PCs, data centers, the automotive industry, and scientific computing.
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