TY - JOUR AB - Describes recent trends and developments in the application of robots within the Japanese automotive industry. Highlights the importance of the development of electric servo spot welding guns and digitally controlled arc welders. Also describes the use of cooperating robots and other robot developments that have resulted in the elimination of specialised mechanisms and parts transfer systems. Stresses the importance of international collaboration for the further development of Japanese robot industries. VL - 29 IS - 6 SN - 0143-991X DO - 10.1108/01439910210449436 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910210449436 AU - Yagi Takashi PY - 2002 Y1 - 2002/01/01 TI - Recent trends in the robotization of the Japanese automotive industry T2 - Industrial Robot: An International Journal PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 495 EP - 499 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -