Japan intends to research the anticipation of utilizing humanoid robots equipped with artificial intelligence in the nipponese same defence Forces. The reason is, among another things, problems with the acquisition of fresh soldiers. According to Japan Today, citing sources in the nipponese government and the ruling Liberal-Democratic Party, robots could in the future take over any of the tasks presently performed by staff. The nipponese focus primarily on tasks carried out in non-fatal conditions, specified as patrolling military bases, transportation of equipment or logistical support.