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Robots at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo

Robots at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan 2009, with emphasis on new trend of Japanese robot industry. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on in‐depth interviews with exhibitors and the reporter's insight in Japanese robot industry. Findings – A big change is observed in the direction of the Japanese industrial robotics in an attempt to overcome the economic crisis. Practical implications – New markets, new applications, new robot types, and new robot‐based production systems will be emerging. Originality/value – This is the first report describing the “change” in the Japanese robot industry after the breakout of the world economy recession. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial Robot: An International Journal Emerald Publishing

Robots at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0143-991X
DOI
10.1108/01439911011037613
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan 2009, with emphasis on new trend of Japanese robot industry. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on in‐depth interviews with exhibitors and the reporter's insight in Japanese robot industry. Findings – A big change is observed in the direction of the Japanese industrial robotics in an attempt to overcome the economic crisis. Practical implications – New markets, new applications, new robot types, and new robot‐based production systems will be emerging. Originality/value – This is the first report describing the “change” in the Japanese robot industry after the breakout of the world economy recession.

Journal

Industrial Robot: An International JournalEmerald Publishing

Published: May 3, 2010

Keywords: Japan; Robotics; Trade fairs; Cellular manufacturing; Manufacturing systems

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