Japan's Daikin to use AI in A/C inspection training as cooling demand rises

Companies Japan's Daikin to use AI in A/C inspection training as cooling demand rises

Initiative addresses shortage of experienced engineers, targeting 2027 rollout

To support technician training, Daikin Industries plans to introduce a wearable device equipped with agentic AI being developed with startup Fairy Devices. (Daikin Industries)

OSAKA -- Air conditioner maker Daikin Industries has developed an artificial intelligence tool to help train technicians in maintenance inspections as the Japanese company grapples with labor shortages at a time rising higher temperatures are pushing up global demand.