SoftBank Robotics

Annual award encouraging new developments in automation and robotics.

KUKA Innovation Award

Developing automation technologies incorporating key technologies for the future of manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Solutions

Ongoing research and development in safe and efficient human-robot collaboration technologies

Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration

Research into new materials and technologies for more energy-efficient robotic systems

Energy-Efficient Robotics

KUKA AG, founded in 1898, manufactures industrial robots and factory automation systems. KUKA conducts in-house R&D and partners with universities. Its Chief Innovation Officer and Business Innovation Lab lead innovation in automation technology and robotics. KUKA collaborates with research institutes globally, focusing on Industry 4.0 and manufacturing advancements.

Main R&D facility for robotics and automation technologies.

KUKA Development and Technology Center

The Business Innovation Lab is KUKA's dedicated innovation hub, focused on developing cutting-edge automation technologies and robotics technologies for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

KUKA Business Innovation Lab

KUKA has been actively involved in research and development of collaborative robots (cobots) that can work safely alongside humans in shared workspaces, enabling more flexible and efficient manufacturing processes.

Collaborative Robotics

KUKA

Awarded to Whiz in 2020 for innovation in cleaning technology

Silver Edison Award

Recognized Whiz in 2019 for commercial cleaning technologies

ISSA Innovation Award

Collaborated to manage and scale cleaning robots like Whiz

Formant

Distribution of the autonomous cooking robot, CHEFFY

Yo-Kai Express

Autonomous commercial vacuum cleaner deployed in industries like healthcare, hotels, and universities

Whiz

A data-driven platform to manage robotic fleets at scale

Formant Integration

Proprietary data platform providing actionable data analytics-based insights for robot fleet management

SBR Connect

SoftBank Group focuses on robotics and AI research, developing advanced technologies. Through its Research Institute of Advanced Technology and collaborations with institutions like Keio University, SoftBank is developing robotics, AI, and automation technologies. It is also establishing SB Intuitions, an AI research lab.

Main headquarters and R&D hub for robotics development

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A research institute focused on developing advanced robotics, AI, and automation technologies. It collaborates with institutions like Keio University.

SoftBank Robotics Research Institute of Advanced Technology

Investment fund supporting robotics and AI development

SoftBank Group

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