Report on a visit report to Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

　The other day, I was invited by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to visit KAWASAKI ROBOSTAGE.

　This time we will report on the situation!

What is kawasaki ROBOSTAGE

　This is a robot showroom by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. in Odaiba, Tokyo.

　Humanoid robots, robots for pharmaceuticals and medical care, and robots for spots on automobiles are on display. It is a facility where you can create portraits using robots and experience VR.

Robot tour

　The staff welcomed us warmly and answered our simple questions. In the showroom, we toured the robots and experienced VR!

　Robots for spots on automobiles are also moving to move the seats, and I was surprised by the unexpected use of industrial robots.

　In addition, it was very interesting to be able to observe the structure and movements of robots that are actually used in the field up close.

Explanation from Kawasaki Heavy Industries

　After completing the robot tour, Mr. Goda from Kawasaki Heavy Industries explained the company and explained the robot under development.

　Established in 1896, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a company with a long history, and during the Meiji period, it was built and developed steam locomotives.

　After the war, we started developing robots and started selling Japan's first industrial robots in 1969. This robot is a large-scale hydraulic system, and it is said that it was mainly used for car body spots.

　As time goes on, robots have become smaller, and now, many of the robots for spots are now able to work on the spots on one car body.

　Against this background, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is still developing various robots with arm technology as a weapon.

　For example, 'Hinotori' is a medical surgery robot. Until now, doctors had to proceed with detailed work under the patient for a long time, but using robots can reduce the burden on doctors. In addition, since it is possible to perform more detailed work than humans, the burden on the patient's body is reduced even during the incision of the affected area. He said that he is currently conducting remote control experiments.

　Also, in order to solve the problem of labor shortages in the logistics industry, 'Vambo' was developed as a robot for unloading and loading. Until now, we have done all the work of removing luggage from containers and putting it on the conveyor belt, but it is predicted that VAMBO will greatly reduce the burden on workers.

　I learned that various types of robots are being developed to solve social problems, and I felt that by borrowing the power of robots, it would lead to the realization of a bright future for more people to live in.

　I learned about the enthusiasm of robot developers and the attitude of trying to solve social problems, and I became more interested in robot development. In addition, it gave us hints for our robot creation, not only about specific corporate initiatives, but also about the background of development and how to proceed. Some members were able to ask about specific plans for the future, such as finding a job, and I was able to spend a lot of time learning!