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Japan's construction industry faces a severe labor shortage due to an aging workforce and a tight job market. In response, companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance productivity and fill the labor gap. This shift is unexpectedly supporting the economy amid global growth challenges, particularly from the U.S.-China trade war.
Shimizu Corp. exemplifies this trend, having invested approximately 3 billion yen in robotic technology to automate various construction tasks. While current labor savings are modest, the company aims to significantly increase automation in the future. The broader construction sector is also seeing a rise in capital expenditure, driven by government stimulus and infrastructure projects leading up to the Tokyo Olympics.
• AI and robotics are crucial for addressing Japan's construction labor shortage.
• Shimizu Corp. aims to automate three-fourths of its construction tasks.
Artificial intelligence is utilized in construction to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
Robotics are deployed on construction sites to handle material transport and other tasks.
Automation in construction aims to reduce reliance on human labor and enhance productivity.
invests in AI and robotics to automate construction processes and improve productivity.
employs advanced simulations to enhance project efficiency and reduce costs.
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