# Japan plans to examine humanoid robots for defense use, agency reports

https://mins.news/en/item/69022

- TASS, 2026-09-22 13:59 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2191183

> Japan’s government plans to study using humanoid robots powered by “physical AI” for Self-Defense Forces logistics, including base security and cargo transport, Kyodo reports. Direct combat use is not under consideration because of legal and civilian-safety concerns, though future reconnaissance and rescue applications are being examined. Defense documents are due for revision at year-end.