KDDI Introduces AI and Robotics-based Service for Office Design
KDDI Corp., a leading telecommunications company, has launched a new service aimed at revolutionising the design and operation of offices, factories, warehouses, stores, and stadiums. The service, which integrates AI and robots into various physical structures, is set to be utilised in Japan and Southeast Asia [1][2].
The primary goal of this innovative service is to reduce additional construction costs and shorten construction periods. By anticipating electrical wiring needs and robot movement flows at the planning stage of construction, relocation, or renovation projects, the service aims to avoid costly and time-consuming adjustments later in the process [1][2].
The service is designed to optimise construction processes by considering AI and robot needs from the beginning. This approach leads to more efficient design and operation phases, thereby lowering overhead and accelerating project timelines [1][2].
Starting fiscal 2026, KDDI plans to offer free generative AI tools that can propose office interiors and equipment from multiple vendors. These tools are anticipated to offer additional benefits such as increased efficiency and attractiveness in office design and layout [1][2].
KDDI Corp. has set a revenue goal of 80 billion yen from this new service in fiscal 2028. The service also offers potential benefits such as cost reduction and time efficiency in construction projects [1][2].
The service is expected to contribute to the revenue goal, along with the existing service of designing and operating AI- and robot-equipped structures. The free AI tools offered by KDDI are intended to be used alongside this existing service [1][2].
The primary motivation behind making offices more attractive, according to KDDI, is to secure talent in a challenging hiring market. By offering advanced office designs, the service aims to attract and retain top talent, thereby contributing to the overall success of the company [1][2].
This represents a significant innovation in how construction and facility operation design can leverage AI and robotics to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in these regions [1][2].
[1] KDDI Press Release, "KDDI Launches New Service to Design and Operate AI- and Robot-Equipped Structures", [Accessed 2022-04-18] [2] Nikkei Asia, "KDDI's New Service to Optimize Construction Processes Using AI and Robots", [Accessed 2022-04-18]
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