Japanese general contractor Shimizu plans to introduce AI-powered humanoid robots at its construction sites by around fiscal 2030. The company aims for these robots to perform tasks such as painting and plastering to help alleviate severe labor shortages in the construction industry. Shimizu is currently testing a robot from China's Unitree that can patrol construction sites on foot, demonstrating progress toward this goal. (Photo by Kohei Okuyama)
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Japan's Shimizu to Deploy AI-Powered Humanoid Robots on Construction Sites by 2030
Shimizu aims to address labor shortages in construction by introducing robots capable of walking, painting, and plastering.
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