Future World

How to capture the coming era

In Japan, there are issues related to the sustainability of primary industries such as agriculture, forestry, and livestock due to a decrease in the number of primary industry workers and an increase in cost-competitive imports.

On the other hand, an increasing number of ambitious primary industry workers are taking up the challenge of increasing productivity and expanding production capacity through large-scale production.

As a leader in the robotics industry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division would like to Co-Create DX, automation and labor-saving processes that contribute to the sustainability of the primary industry.

Vision

What is the purpose of Co-Creation?

We would like to improve productivity and quality by utilizing quadruped robots to collect, accumulate, and analyze important data such as environmental and developmental information. As efforts toward DX in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries are progressing, we would like to contribute to the acceleration of DX by utilizing quadruped robots.

We would like to promote automation and digitalization of processes that place a heavy burden on humans by utilizing quadrupedal robots. In particular, the transportation of heavy objects such as harvesting (agriculture) and transporting timber (forestry) places a heavy burden on people, and we would like to minimize the burden on people through the use of robotics.

Intellectual Capital

What are the potentials that can be utilized for the future?

Products

“Bex” is a quadruped robot manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division. (Specifications: capable of traveling on uneven terrain and carrying a payload of approximately 100 kg. For details, please see "Assets" at the bottom of this page.)

Capability

Knowledge and experiences in robotics and automation in various fields, especially for industry (semiconductor, automotive, medical, etc.).

Network of service delivery channels to large-scale agricultural enterprises and JA, as well as smart agriculture solution providers.

Potential Partner

What kind of partners do you want to Co-Create with?

Enduser

Players who aim to improve productivity and quality in primary industries through the introduction of robots and technology.（like Agricultural corporations, Forestry corporations, Livestock corporations, etc.）

IT Platformers

Players who aim to optimize and streamline various processes based on environmental information through IT systems such as cloud computing.　(like Agriculture and Livestock industry Service provider, IT system companies, etc.）

Technology companies

Players who aim to improve productivity and quality in primary industries using camera/sensor/AI and other technologies.（like Technology ventures, University laboratories, etc.）

Players who aim for autonomous stable movement and robot control on uneven terrain. (like Software companies, Startups, University laboratories, etc.）

others

We welcome other players looking for DX in agriculture, forestry, and livestock industry.（like Government agencies, Local governments, Universities, Startups, etc.）

Asset

Assets provided by the Organizer

Quadruped robot “Bex”

“Bex” is a high-powered quadruped robot capable of walking on uneven terrain, with a payload of over 100 kg.　In addition, "Bex" can transform from a quadruped walking mode to a wheeled running mode, and in the wheeled running mode, it can move efficiently and at high speed over terrain. We are able to bring innovation to society together with our Co-Creation partners by combining their innovative technologies and ideas with "Bex" as a tangible solution.

Global Network

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division has been providing products and solutions to customers around the world for many years in the field of industrial robotics, and has built a relationship with customers and society. We also have a global sales/after-sales service network, so we are able to offer concrete solutions and solutions that can be spread throughout the world.

Mass production technology for stable supply of the highest quality in the world

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division was the first company in Japan to begin manufacturing and selling industrial robots in 1969. Since then, as a pioneer, we have supplied many robots to the automotive, electrical/electronics, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical industries. With the mass production technology, we have cultivated over the years, we are able to provide a stable supply of advanced, high-quality robots.

Robot Digital platform “ROBO CROSS”

ROBO CROSS" is a digital platform that continuously provides services by utilizing various data related to robotics. Co-Creation partners can use the data collected by the robot through this platform to solve social issues.”

Knowledges and experiences in remote control technology

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division has developed "Successor", a remote collaboration system that can remotely operate robots via a controller unit called Communicator. We can propose solutions based on remote technology.

Place for Demonstration Experiment（YouComeLab）

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Robot Business Division has an open demonstration site in Future Lab HANEDA, adjacent to Haneda Airport. This provides an environment where co-creation partners can easily conduct demonstration tests as often as they wish.