On November 11, 2026, Panasonic Holdings announced a Manufacturing Commons initiative, project name KMC, to develop AI and robotics reference models in Japan through industry, government and academic collaboration and deploy them across workplaces. KMC is part of a broader effort to accelerate field-driven Physical AI, applying AI to physical workplaces by combining it with manufacturing expertise. The company wants to improve research, design and production processes as AI use extends beyond…