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Publication date: 1 February 2002

Yoshihiro Kusuda

Outlines the main highlights of the JARA (Japan Robotic Industry Association) report A Survey of Technological Strategy for Creating Robotic Society for the 21st Century. This…

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Outlines the main highlights of the JARA (Japan Robotic Industry Association) report A Survey of Technological Strategy for Creating Robotic Society for the 21st Century. This survey was sponsored by the Japanese government's METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This bulky report (298 pages) may constitute a national guideline of Japanese research and development for the future in light of the future “Robotic Society”.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 29 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 1 December 2005

Yoshihiro Kusuda

Aims to make an appeal to Japanese robotic community in an attempt to keep global competitivity for the future.

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Purpose

Aims to make an appeal to Japanese robotic community in an attempt to keep global competitivity for the future.

Design/methodology/approach

Clarifies the cost structure of the robotic business. Analyses the needs of Japanese society. Leads to suggest the new direction of Japanese robotics.

Findings

Specific target robots for the future are suggested.

Originality/value

The new direction in R&D is proposed based on the study on the cost structure of the robotic industry and the needs of Japanese society.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 32 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 2006

Yoshihiro Kusuda

Aims to describe the new tendency of Japanese robotic industry observed at the International Robot Exhibition 2005 in Tokyo.

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Purpose

Aims to describe the new tendency of Japanese robotic industry observed at the International Robot Exhibition 2005 in Tokyo.

Design/methodology/approach

Reports new robots, robotic systems and research.

Findings

Finds that Japanese robotics is trying to support the future direction of the nation.

Originality/value

Introduces an approach to study what is going on in the Japanese robotic community based on the social needs of the country.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 33 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Article
Publication date: 18 October 2011

Yoshihiro Kusuda

The purpose of this paper is to review new robots and applications in the food‐related industry through the exhibits at the Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition, Japan.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review new robots and applications in the food‐related industry through the exhibits at the Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition, Japan.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on interviews, exhibitions and press releases.

Findings

The paper finds new commercial applications of robotics are emerging, notably in handling viscoelastic materials and the fast pick‐and‐place handling through parallel‐link robots.

Originality/value

This paper provides an overview of the latest robotic applications in the Japanese food industry.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 38 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Article
Publication date: 27 April 2012

Yoshihiro Kusuda

The purpose of this paper is to review the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo, Japan 2011, with emphasis on the new trend of the Japanese robot industry.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo, Japan 2011, with emphasis on the new trend of the Japanese robot industry.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on in‐depth interviews with exhibitors and the reporter's insight into the Japanese robot industry.

Findings

A big change is observed in the direction of the Japanese industrial robotics in an attempt to cope with the increasing demand from the emerging nations and to create new business in domestic Japan.

Originality/value

This is the first report describing the change in the Japanese robot industry after the great earthquake and tsunami.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 39 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 23 August 2011

Yoshihiro Kusuda

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 38 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 1 June 1998

Yoshihiro Kusuda

Every two years the International Robot Exhibition is held in Japan and is the biggest robotics trade show in the world. The 12th IRE took place from October 28 to 31, 1997 at the…

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Every two years the International Robot Exhibition is held in Japan and is the biggest robotics trade show in the world. The 12th IRE took place from October 28 to 31, 1997 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake). Apparently reflecting the recovery of the Japanese robotic business climate nearly 100 exhibitors participated in the event which attracted 155,000 visitors (compared to 140,000 at the last one). The reporter observed a new trend of the Japanese robotic industry. It is evident that efforts are being made to diversify the market into new areas. We saw new applications in the food industry, clean room environment, construction robots, etc. However, only a few intriguing innovations were to be found.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 25 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 1 February 2003

Yoshihiro Kusuda

The Japanese robotic industry has been very silent in medical applications. However, changes in this can now be observed. Above all Hitachi, an electric/machinery giant, is trying…

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The Japanese robotic industry has been very silent in medical applications. However, changes in this can now be observed. Above all Hitachi, an electric/machinery giant, is trying to rebuild its robotic business by entering the medical robot market.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 30 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 1 April 2002

Yoshihiro Kusuda

Describes recent developments at the Tokyo bi‐annual International Robot Exhibition. More exhibitors were present than in previous years, however very few new innovative…

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Describes recent developments at the Tokyo bi‐annual International Robot Exhibition. More exhibitors were present than in previous years, however very few new innovative technologies /products were observed. In the middle of the depressed economy Japanese industrial robot manufacturers are struggling to reduce cost, reshuffle business structure and try everything to survive. A total solution approach and strategic alliances were evident. On the other hand there is a sign of emerging non‐manufacturing market, especially in the entertainment area.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 29 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Article
Publication date: 1 March 2006

Sung J. Shim and Arun Kumar

This study examines the roles of market demand, industry structure, and firm strategy in the development of the robotics industry in the United States and Japan, focusing on…

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This study examines the roles of market demand, industry structure, and firm strategy in the development of the robotics industry in the United States and Japan, focusing on differences between the two countries. On the demand side, Japan had a strong market for robots in the automotive and electrical machinery sectors. The U.S. got a slow start in the automotive sector and was unable to move rapidly to other customer sectors. On the supply side, the U.S. robotics industry consisted of mostly small and medium‐sized firms, while the Japanese robotics industry included many large‐diversified firms. Also, many U.S. robotics firms entered the market through acquisitions of and licenses with others, while many Japanese robotics firms moved forward in measured steps rather than attempting to make great leaps. Understanding these differences in market demand, industry structure, and firm strategy can help assess the overall competitiveness and development of the robotics industry in the U.S. and Japan.

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Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1059-5422

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