Artificial intelligenceChinese company seeks bigger Japan footprint after record crowdfunding haulRokid CEO Zhu Mingming says that even though Japan's population is smaller than that of the U.S. or Europe, it is a key market for his company as its consumers "have a relatively high curiosity and acceptance of new tech products." (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)WATARU SUZUKIJune 5, 2026 15:50 JSTHANGZHOU, China -- Chinese AI smart glasses maker Rokid received an investment from an affiliate of Japanese carmaker Toyota, its top executive said, as it looks to boost its footprint in the country.