Nvidia reveals new AI model and expands Japan’s physical AI ecosystem

Key Points:

• Nvidia introduced Cosmos 3 Edge, a new AI world model designed to help robots and vision AI agents perceive and navigate physical environments in real time, expanding its AI presence in Japan.
• The launch coincides with CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Japan, where Nvidia is forming a coalition with major industrial firms like Fujitsu, Hitachi, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to advance physical AI applications.
• Japan's AI market is projected to reach $27.9 billion by 2029, driven by government initiatives and strong interest from local companies in international AI partnerships, attracting investments from U.S. firms like Nvidia and Microsoft.
• Nvidia is also expanding into Japan's healthcare and biotech sectors through AI-driven drug discovery and medical robotics, collaborating with firms such as Astellas Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, and Ono Pharmaceutical via its BioNeMo Agent Toolkit.
• The company is further advancing industrial automation in Japan through a partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, highlighting its broadening AI footprint across multiple sectors.