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Robots at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo

Yoshihiro Kusuda (Associate Editor, Industrial Robot)

Industrial Robot

ISSN: 0143-991x

Article publication date: 3 May 2010

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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.

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Citation

Kusuda, Y. (2010), "Robots at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo", Industrial Robot, Vol. 37 No. 3, pp. 234-238. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439911011037613

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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