Kawasaki Begins Physical AI Business Study With Fujitsu to Automate Hospital Operations

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced on July 16, 2026, the start of a business study with Fujitsu Limited in the field of physical AI. The heavy machinery and robotics manufacturer said the study is aimed at integrating hospital business systems, including electronic medical records, with robot systems and AI in the healthcare field.

According to the company, the goal is to accelerate the social implementation of physical AI and support a society in which people and robots coexist and collaborate. The two companies will combine Kawasaki's robotics technology with Fujitsu's computing and software development capabilities, the company said.

Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., said addressing challenges in the healthcare and nursing care sectors through robotics and AI is an urgent priority. "By combining these strengths with Fujitsu's advanced IT capabilities and digital platforms, we are confident that we can realize a hospital one-stop solution that safely and efficiently connects every stage of the patient journey," Hashimoto said.

The study will focus on enabling robots to autonomously execute tasks based on optimized plans triggered by instructions from in-hospital business systems, as per the company. This includes automating the in-hospital transport of medications and specimens, as well as developing AI agents for outpatient reception and guidance services.