"The ships would use the internet of things - connecting a range of devices over the internet - to gather data, such as weather conditions and shipping information, and plot the shortest, most efficient and safest routes.
By removing the potential for human error, the companies believe the technology could dramatically cut the number of accidents at sea."
"Japan, the world's fastest-aging economy, is turning to technologies like AI, avatars, and robots to address labor shortages.
Industrial robots have been deployed to automate the assembly of reinforcement bars (rebar), one of the most labor-intensive processes in the construction industry.
The trucking industry is turning to self-driving trucks for deliveries, and robots for moving cargo."