AI could transform ASEAN manufacturing, executives say

Prevalence of physical labor in the region creates opportunities for data collection

A humanoid robot performs a dance during a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok on July 16. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

SOUMYAJIT SAHA and NATSUMI KAWASAKI

BANGKOK -- ASEAN countries are well positioned to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots across their manufacturing and logistics centers, a senior executive in the AI industry said on Thursday.