Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Climb-Capable Shipyard Robot with AI

Japanese conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries has showcased an AI-enabled, magnet-footed drone robot capable of climbing bulkheads and navigating confined spaces within shipyards. This development highlights the company's focus on 'physical AI'—a fusion of hardware and AI—to enhance industrial automation and address challenges in shipbuilding, such as high-risk surface work and labor shortages.