Panasonic to make humanoid robots

Panasonic plans to start producing humanoid robots by 2029 using battery expertise.

Oct 5, 2026

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Panasonic to make humanoid robots

Panasonic plans to start producing humanoid robots by 2029 using battery expertise.

In brief

Panasonic plans to start producing humanoid robots by 2029 using battery expertise. Panasonic Holdings aims to begin making humanoid robots by 2029 for industrial use. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.

Panasonic plans humanoid robots

Panasonic plans humanoid robots

Panasonic Holdings aims to develop humanoid robots for industrial applications starting production by 2029.

Production timeline

The Japanese tech group targets beginning production of humanoid robots by 2029 for plant and warehouse operations.

AI leadership

Akira Sakakibara, Panasonic's chief AI officer, discussed the robotics strategy during an interview in Osaka.

Industry context

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Application focus

The robots will work in manufacturing plants and warehouses to handle industrial tasks.

The key point

Panasonic Holdings aims to begin making humanoid robots by 2029 for industrial use.

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