Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and next-generation robotics.

Speaking at a media event in Tokyo on Thursday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI is transforming the robotics industry by making machines smarter, more adaptable, and easier to deploy across a wide range of industries.

"With AI, robots will become smart, easily adaptable and accessible," Huang said, highlighting Nvidia's vision for AI-powered automation.

Huang's visit to Japan has generated significant public attention, reflecting his growing influence in the global technology sector. On Wednesday, he attended an event hosted by gaming company Sega Sammy in Tokyo's famous Akihabara district before dining at a traditional Japanese izakaya. His appearances attracted crowds of technology enthusiasts and fans eager to catch a glimpse of the Nvidia chief.

"I think he's the most influential man on Earth," said Chang Hui-Yu, a 57-year-old tourist from Taiwan who waited outside the Sega event.

Brian Yang, a Taiwanese resident living in Tokyo, also expressed excitement after seeing Huang in person, calling the experience memorable.

Japan remains a critical market for Nvidia because of its world-class semiconductor ecosystem and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Huang was also seen meeting executives from major Japanese technology firms, including Kioxia CEO Nobuo Hayasaka and Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai, underscoring Nvidia's close ties with key players in the global chip supply chain.

The partnerships come as investors continue to monitor the strength of the AI investment cycle. Dutch chip equipment maker ASML recently raised its sales forecast and reaffirmed plans to expand production capacity, signaling sustained demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, is expected to report its fifth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by surging demand for AI chips and advanced semiconductor technologies.

Nvidia's expanding collaboration with Japanese robotics leaders highlights the company's strategy to deepen its AI ecosystem while supporting the next wave of intelligent automation across manufacturing, industrial applications, and global technology infrastructure.