Release2026-10-05

Panasonic Holdings plans to develop humanoid robots. Akira Sakakibara, its chief AI officer, announced the move. The company aims to begin production by 2029. The robots will work in plants and warehouses. Panasonic will leverage its battery business for the project.

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Using humanoid robots in plants and warehouses.

  • production to start by 2029

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