Nvidia (NVDA) stock traded higher in pre-market trading on Friday after the U.S. chipmaker and Japan’s Fujitsu announced a new deal to build artificial intelligence robots and create a broad “AI infrastructure” in Japan, with plans to expand globally.
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At an event in Tokyo, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stood with Fujitsu CEO Takahito Tokita and said the “AI industrial revolution has already begun.” He added that setting up the right “infrastructure” is key for Japan and the world. Huang also underlined Japan’s chance to take the lead in AI and robotics.
The project will start in Japan, building on Fujitsu’s long local presence, with plans to take it global once the model is tested and proven. Nvidia’s GPUs, which are vital for AI, will serve as the core technology for the system.
Japan Aims for 2030 AI Debut
The companies have set 2030 as the target year to launch their new AI base in Japan. While no figures or detailed projects were shared, robotics is expected to play a central role. One example mentioned was a possible collaboration with Yaskawa Electric, the Japanese robot maker, to build AI-powered smart machines.
Nvidia and Fujitsu have already worked together in areas such as digital twins and factory automation, helping Japan deal with labor shortages from its aging workforce. Tokita noted the new effort would take a “human-centric” approach aimed at keeping Japan competitive in global technology.
What It Means for Nvidia Stock
For Nvidia, the deal is another sign of its push to link its GPUs to essential AI projects globally. This collaboration shows how Nvidia is moving beyond chipmaking to help build the systems that drive AI.
For investors, the deal strengthens the company’s long-term growth outlook and highlights its role at the center of the global AI build-out.
Is NVDA Stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
On TipRanks, NVDA stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 35 Buys, two Holds, and one Sell rating. The average Nvidia price target of $213.61 implies 13.09% upside potential from current levels. Year-to-date, NVDA shares have surged nearly 41%.
