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  1. Japanese industrial companies, including Fujitsu, FANUC, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, are exploring physical AI opportunities to strengthen national industrial competitiveness.

Fujitsu launches AI agent trial for Japanese retail operations

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Fujitsu began a trial environment for four AI agents designed to support retail operations and management decision-making in Japan on October 1, 2026. The agents analyze retail and customer information to recommend practical measures, such as changes to product ranges, inventory allocations, and shelf displays. The trial is being conducted with seven Japanese retail companies.

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The initiative moves the use of artificial intelligence in retail beyond simple reporting toward providing actionable recommendations for staff. This effort aligns with broader trends among Japanese industrial companies exploring physical AI to strengthen national industrial competitiveness.

Japanese industrial companies, including Fujitsu, FANUC, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, are exploring physical AI opportunities to strengthen national industrial competitiveness.

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  • FujitsuLaunched the trial environment for AI agents to support retail operations.

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