Takeshi Kitaura
Senior industrials analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence based in Tokyo, specializing in industrial automation and robotics with recent research focused on the commercial outlook for humanoid robots.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 21min
Has Japan Really Escaped the 'Lost Decades'?
Taro Kimura, a former Bank of Japan veteran and Senior Japan Economist, joins Takeshi Kitaura, a Senior Industrials Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. They discuss Japan's recent economic transformations, including inflation's effects on investments and corporate governance reforms. The conversation highlights the implications of rising wages and interest rates, the role of technology and defense spending, and the importance of women in leadership. They also tackle challenges Japan faces as it attempts to sustain its economic revival.
Jan 21, 2026 • 20min
Decoding the Multi-Billion Dollar Humanoid Market
Takeshi Kitaura, a senior industrials analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence who specializes in robotics, shares insights on the booming humanoid robot market. He discusses the buzz from CES 2026 and the rising expectations around companies like Tesla and Boston Dynamics. Kitaura explores the concept of 'physical AI' and its role in automating factory processes, as well as safety concerns in domestic settings. He provides a cautious market forecast of a $5 billion automotive assembly potential by 2035, emphasizing that while excitement is high, practical implementation will take time.
