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…speed of robotization in China. Japan remained second to China as the largest market for industrial robots. Installations were up 22% in 2021 with 47,182 units. Japan’s operational stock was 393,326 units (+5%) in 2021.After two years of declining robot installations in all major industries, numbers began growing again in 2021. Japan is the world´s predominant robot manufacturing country: Exports…
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…robotization in China, it said. Japan remained second to China as the largest market for industrial robots. Installations were up 22% in 2021, with 47,182 units. Japan’s operational stock was 393,326 units, up 5% in 2021. After two years of declining robot installations in all major industries, numbers began growing again in 2021. Japan is the world's predominant robot manufacturing…
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…using a YRC1000 controller. Kitakyushu, Japan-based Yaskawa said the controller is capable of operating without a transformer at input voltages from volts electrical pressure of alternating currents (VAC) ranging from 380 VAC to 480 VAC. The controller is connected to the robot using a single cable, which the company said helps make the installation process easier and drives down costs.…
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…Dexterity-powered robots in warehouses across Japan by 2026. Prior to this agreement, Sumitomo invested in Dexterity through Presidio Ventures Inc., its U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm. “The full-task robots we have deployed have only increased demand for flexible automation that can operate in existing workflows and infrastructure,” stated Samir Menon, CEO of Dexterity. “Partnering with Sumitomo will accelerate Dexterity’s customers…
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Oriental Motor is a leading Japanese manufacturer and global provider of precision, fractional HP motors, gears, actuators, driver / controllers and thermal management solutions. We are dedicated to helping our customers size and select the proper motion solutions. Offering over 50,000 standard products, with sales offices throughout North America and around the world, our aSTEP AZ Series is a dedicated…
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…Logisnext (ML) based in Kyoto, Japan. Being part of a global group of companies, MLAP said it thinks globally and acts locally to bring customers the benefits of our international-scale business. The company sells forklifts, warehouse trucks, automated systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and service packages across 5 brands - Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Cat Lift Trucks, UniCarriers Forklift, Nichiyu…
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…employees, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. It has raised more than $539 million in funding, according to Crunchbase.
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…Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Last month, Geek+ raised $100 million (U.S.) in Series E1 funding to continue its global expansion. Geek+ follows global mobile robot growth More than 100,000 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs shipped globally last year, according to Interact Analysis. It noted that AMR shipments surpassed those of AGVs and that…
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…as Singapore, the U.K., and Japan face space constraints and a tight labor market, leading to warehouse storage expanding vertically, noted BALYO. Linde Material Handling Singapore, along with BALYO, implemented its new VNA model with full reliability and safety. The companies also said SSW's site is the first in the world with autonomous operations at such a height. BALYO said…
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…of FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan. There are 56,000 convenience stores in Japan — the third-highest density worldwide. Around 16,000 of them are run by FamilyMart, according to NVIDIA. Telexistence aims to save time for these stores by offloading repetitive tasks like refilling shelves of beverages to a robot, allowing retail staff to tackle more complex tasks like interacting with…
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…Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics, AISIN (Japan), and ZF. StradVision has now raised $129 million (U.S.) in cumulative funding, from its seed round through Series C. The company said it has seen “exponential” business and team growth over the past year. It opened its second German office and a new local subsidiary in Michigan. In addition, StradVision has expanded its workforce…
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…rest of the industry.” Toyohashi, Japan-based Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. provides parts for automobiles and motorcycles. It has 35 manufacturing sites in 14 countries spreading across Europe, North and South America, China, and Southeast Asia. Musashi specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing powertrain products such as differential assemblies, planetary gear assemblies, transmission gears and assemblies, and reduction gears for xEVs…
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…America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. The company provides CNC machines, robotics, and factory automation. FANUC said its technologies and expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. It recently marked the manufacture of its 750,000th robot and opened new headquarters for Latin America in Aguascalientes, Mexico. FANUC builds for the future of robotics “Interest…
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…in manufacturing environments. The Hamamatsu, Japan-based business has raised $17 million and also makes the L-Qualify 3D robotic inspection system. Locus Robotics Inc. provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve piece-handling productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which has obtained a total of $316 million, said its technology can be integrated into existing warehouse operations without disrupting workflows. Novarc Technologies Inc.…
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…countries like Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, which all have big retail chains. In Italy, the government offers stimulus for robotics, so that can also be a driver. At the end of the day, we don't tell our OEMs where to sell, and there are markets that are more interesting for BrainOS-powered robots. Putting a robot in…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
