On 19th March, the Japanese Minister of Economic Affairs Hiroshige Seko and the German Minister of Economic Affairs Brigitte Zypries signed the Hannover Declaration which established a framework of Japan-German cooperation on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Signer:
Japan: Minister of Economic Affairs Hiroshige Seko,
Minister of Inernal Affairs and Communications Sanae Takaichi
German: Minister of Economic Affairs Brigitte Zypries
– Hannover Declaration
http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2016/03/20170320002/20170320001.html
In addition, Minister of Economic Affairs Seko was announced “Connected Industries” as a concept showing Japan’s industries aims.
– Connected Industries
http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2016/03/20170320001/20170320001.html
RRI will also promote activities, aiming for “Connected Industries” to be aimed for by Japanese industries.
Robot Revolution Initiative