Fujitsu and Nvidia Unveil Multi-Agent AI Platform to Power Robotic Teams in 2025

The factory workforce is about to get an upgrade, and it's not human. Japanese tech group Fujitsu and chip heavyweight Nvidia on Wednesday announced they have jointly developed a new platform that integrates multiple artificial intelligence agents to automate complex workflows. The technology is designed for 'physical AI' applications, aiming to power a new generation of industrial robots that can work together as a team.

Beyond Automation: An Integrated AI Brain

At the core of the new platform is multi-agent AI technology. This isn't just about robots following a pre-set sequence; it’s about enabling different AI agents to communicate and collaborate autonomously to achieve a common goal. For example, one robot could transport a part while another instantly analyzes its position and begins assembly. The announcement deepens a partnership the two companies first revealed in October, signaling a more integrated approach to industrial AI.

Japan's Big Bet on 'Physical AI'

This collaboration aligns with Japan's broader national strategy to lead in 'physical AI'—a term for AI that interacts with the real world through robotics and autonomous vehicles, rather than existing purely in software. According to reports from Nikkei, Japan is investing heavily to secure a technological edge in this domain. Fujitsu and Nvidia's platform could serve as a crucial operating system for these physical AI systems, allowing them to function cohesively in complex, real-world environments like factories and hospitals.