Tokyo, May 14, 2026 — Hitachi Ltd. (Japan) and Anthropic (US) announced today the formation of a global organization aimed at promoting and deploying physical AI technologies, marking a significant step toward integrating advanced AI models with real-world automation systems.
Physical AI, which merges AI models with robotics and autonomous systems, enables machines to interact directly with physical environments. The new entity will focus on developing and implementing these solutions in key sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and construction — areas where precision and safety are paramount.
Hitachi, a veteran in industrial and infrastructure technologies, will contribute its extensive platform capabilities and real-world operational data. Anthropic, known for its Claude AI model and rigorous AI safety research, will supply cutting-edge AI systems and ethical AI expertise.
The partnership is expected to accelerate the deployment of physical AI in mission-critical fields, bridging the gap between advanced AI research and practical, real-world applications. Both companies see this collaboration as a crucial step in commercializing physical AI technologies and unlocking new opportunities for intelligent automation in the years ahead.
