Japan Allocates $2.4 Billion for 27,500 NVIDIA Rubin Chips to Establish National Robotics Initiative
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On July 16, the Japanese government announced a plan to purchase 27,500 next-generation Rubin architecture AI chips from NVIDIA, totaling approximately $2.4 billion. This initiative aims to build a national AI data center and develop domestic robotics foundational models, marking one of the largest national GPU procurements globally.
The project is coordinated by Noetra Corp., a policy-driven AI company set to launch in January 2026, with participation from major Japanese firms like Sony, SoftBank, NEC, and Honda. The Rubin chips will be deployed in a large data center in Sakai City, Osaka, with operations expected to begin in June 2028. Noetra aims to release its first general AI model by March 2027, followed by specialized AI models for robotics applications.
Japan's investment reflects its response to ongoing demographic challenges and labor shortages. NVIDIA's CEO emphasized the potential for automation and AI to revitalize the economy. The Japanese government has set a goal to capture over 30% of the global robotics market by 2040, with the Rubin order being part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology and enhance national security.
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