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Japan uses physical AI robots to fill jobs nobody wants

The Wire·April 7, 2026

In Japan, experimental physical AI robots are being deployed to perform jobs that are undesirable to humans rather than replacing existing jobs. This approach demonstrates how AI can enhance workforce efficiency by filling labor gaps, supporting lean operations without large layoffs.