Booster Technology Inc. (President: Natsuo Nagai (Monozukuri Taro), hereinafter referred to as "Booster Technology") is pleased to announce its participation as a partner for on-site issue analysis and task selection in the manufacturing industry for the "STATION Ai Data Foundry" (hereinafter referred to as "the Center"), a data collection center for physical AI being promoted by STATION Ai Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, President & CEO: Hirotaka Sahashi, hereinafter referred to as "STATION Ai"). This initiative is part of the "Post-5G Information Communication System Foundation Strengthening Research and Development Project / Research and Development on Data Ecosystem Construction, etc. (GENIAC)" adopted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), and Booster Technology will promote the project in collaboration with manufacturing companies in the Aichi and Tokai regions, aiming for the Center's operation to commence in December 2026, serving as a specialized partner for on-site knowledge and ROI evaluation in the manufacturing sector. (※) ※Reference Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Announcement (https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/07/20260702001/20260702001.html) NEDO Announcement (https://www.nedo.go.jp/koubo/CD3_100430.html) Background and Problem Recognition In Japan's manufacturing industry, labor shortages and the succession of skilled craftsmanship are urgent issues, leading to rapidly growing expectations for automation and advancement in production sites. However, when considering the introduction of physical AI and robots, it is often difficult to discern "which process would be most effective for implementation," and many demonstration projects proceed without a clear understanding of ROI. In particular, tasks in manufacturing sites such as assembly, picking, inspection, and parts transport vary greatly depending on the site and the diversity of objects,